Engineering and manufacturing

Post graduate engineer - System Integration Engineer

Developing innovative solutions to complex technical engineering problems

Summary

The engineering sector is key to the UK economy and generates just over one quarter of total UK GDP. Engineering employers are projected to need over 180k people with engineering skills each year to 2022 and to help meet this requirement we need to double the number of graduates entering the industry. Our universities currently produce about 25k engineering and technology first degrees each year. The Post Graduate Engineer Standard will be critical in meeting the sector’s future skills needs. They will work in an area that covers a wide range of generic engineering disciplines which could include for example: software, integrated systems, mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical, fluid power components/systems and materials.

Typical job titles include

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1:

The theoretical knowledge to solve problems in existing and emerging technologies, applying and developing analytical techniques

K2:

Understanding of business and commercial needs/constraints

K3:

Knowledge and understanding of own competencies capabilities and limitations, ability to work within these and highlight when work goes outside of these

K4:

Understanding of financial responsibilities and authorisation processes

K5:

Understanding of technical sign off responsibilities, who within their organisation needs to be involved in the sign off of product/processes

K10:

Understand systems architecture, design installations, including material applications and systems methodology as applicable

K11:

Understand the applications of diagnostic methods, monitoring and test equipment required for systems integration

Technical Educational Products

ST0456
ST0456: Post graduate engineer - System Integration Engineer (Level 7) Approved for delivery
Reference:
OCC0456J
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£44,134 per year
SOC 2020 code:
2129 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 2129/99 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
    • 2127/00 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    • 2132/04 IT systems managers
    • 2133/04 IT systems architects
S1:

Safe working practices, an understanding of technical governance and quality management

S2:

Compliance with legislation and codes, but be able to seek improvements

S3:

Practical competence to deliver innovative products and services

S4:

Technical responsibility for complex engineering systems

S5:

Accountability for project(s)/programme(s), finance and personnel management

S6:

Management of trade-offs between technical and socio-economic factors

S7:

The skill sets necessary to develop other technical staff

S24:

Monitor, test and use diagnostic methods required to support integration

S25:

Identify issues with system integration, test environment and design proving problems present at the design phase of products

S26:

Identify possible opportunities for improving systems practices, processes and/or procedures take the technical lead to identify and implement solutions to complex system problems

S27:

Create integration architecture deliverables working in conjunction with business projects, translating user requirements to solutions

S28:

Work with manufacturing specialists to ensure design can translate to manufacturing processes and systems

Technical Educational Products

ST0456 image
ST0456: Post graduate engineer - System Integration Engineer (Level 7) Approved for delivery
Reference:
OCC0456J
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£44,134 per year
SOC 2020 code:
2129 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 2129/99 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
    • 2127/00 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    • 2132/04 IT systems managers
    • 2133/04 IT systems architects
B1:

Knowledge and understanding: Demonstrating commitment to continue personal development, refreshing and expanding Engineering knowledge keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies

B2:

Design and development of processes, systems, services and products: Contributing proactively to the continuing development of Engineering within their domain

B3:

Responsibility, management or leadership: Taking personal responsibility for their actions, managing projects, including resource management within their remit and able to mentor and instruct others in associated standards and best practice

B4:

Communication and inter-personal skills: Being able to demonstrate a range of communication styles and methods. Understanding the importance of networks within and across functions, handling conflict, giving and using feedback effectively. Able to understand the different needs for business relationships and their associated communication requirements.

B5:

Professional commitment: Demonstrating a personal, ethical and professional commitment to society, their profession and the environment, adopting a set of values and behaviours that will maintain and enhance the reputation of the profession as well as their organisation and fulfilling requirements with respect to maintenance of personal records for Professional Registration.

Technical Educational Products

ST0456 image
ST0456: Post graduate engineer - System Integration Engineer (Level 7) Approved for delivery
Reference:
OCC0456J
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£44,134 per year
SOC 2020 code:
2129 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 2129/99 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
    • 2127/00 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    • 2132/04 IT systems managers
    • 2133/04 IT systems architects