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Research and Development Engineers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Research and Development Engineers engage directly in professional work of R&D activities and refer to those professionals with scientific or technological training.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Analytical skills

Research and Development Engineers must be able to analyse the research data and findings as well as to solve complex problems.

Technical skills

Research and Development Engineers must possess the ability to understand thoroughly their research areas and develop new products or services.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A recognised bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering/ technology specialty or a professional qualification

Experience

  • at least 2-3 years' relevant experience is required

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $30,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $4,000-$60,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$90,000

Monthly Salary $60,000-$110,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Research and Development Engineers generally work in offices or laboratories.

Tools

  • Computers with project management software
  • Electronics tester
  • Oscilloscope

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