Mechanics

 Area: Industrial

A.T.D. Professional Profile

Introduction

The Advance Technical Degree in Mechanics within the Industrial area grants the professional competences needed for an efficient performance on a local, regional and national level.

Professional Competences

Professional competencies are the skills and attitudes that allow the University Higher Technician to develop activities in his professional area, adapt to new situations, as well as transfer, if necessary, his knowledge, skills and attitudes to nearby professional areas.

Generic Competences:

• Raising and solving problems based on the principles and theories of physics, chemistry and mathematics, through the scientific method to support decision-making in science and technology.
• Develop and strengthen instrumental, interpersonal, systemic and managerial skills to communicate in a second language.

Specific Competencies:

1.To manufacture mechanical elements by means of the use of machine tools, considering the applicable normativity to satisfy the needs of the client.

1.1. Establish the machinery and equipment required by analyzing the design of the part for the manufacture of the mechanical element.
1.2. To supervise the manufacture of the mechanical element through the use of measuring equipment and instruments to guarantee the design specifications.

2.Directing the technical support of mechanical systems considering diagnosis and repair for the optimal operation of the equipment.

2.1. To diagnose the failures of the mechanical systems by means of the application of the corresponding techniques, for the correction of the same ones.
2.1. To supervise the correction of mechanical faults by means of the use of manuals, norms and corresponding standards, for the optimum operation of the equipment.

Actions Scenarios

The Superior University Technician in Mechanical Industrial area, will be able to develop in:

• National and international companies
• Large, medium, small and micro enterprises
• Public and private companies engaged in the production and marketing of goods or services
• Your own consulting firm in your professional field

Professional Ocupations

The Superior University Technician in Mechanical Industrial area will be able to serve as:

• Modeler of industrial mechanical systems
• Manufacturing Process Supervisor
• Numerical Control Program Designer
• Quality Control Supervisor
• Dimensional Metrology Supervisor
• Supervisor in the installation of machinery and equipment
• Specialist in auxiliary energy systems
• Provider of professional services in the industrial area
• Supervisor in the correction of mechanical faults.
• Industrial Safety Coordinator

The Metallurgical Engineering grants the professional competences needed for an efficient performance on a local, regional and national level.

Professional Competences

Professional competences define the skills and attitudes required for the successful development of activities in the academical area, the ability to adapt to new situations as well as the application of accumulated knowledge in the pursuit of a higher academical degree.

Generic Competences:

Skill of analysis and synthesis, basic research skills, individual and social abilities, management skills and second language communication skill.

Competence 1: Development and management of organizations through the ethical practice of leadership, with a systemic approach to contribute the achievement of strategic objectives.

Competence 2: Communication of feelings, thoughts, knowledge, experiences, ideas, reflections, opinions, in the public, personal, educational and occupational fields, productively and receptively in the English language according to level B1+, independent user of the European Reference Framework, to contribute to the performance of their functions in their professional and personal environment.

Instructiveness Decision-making process Management Effectiveness Efficiency Work under pressure Self-teaching capacity Safety at the workplace	Social Development Leadership Team work Proactivity Initiative Interpersonal relationships Punctuality Ecological Awareness
Systemics Creativity Propositional Inputs Motivating Dynamism Assertiveness Planning Quality	Values Responsibility Honesty Tolerance Respect Social Commitment Entrepreneurial Spirit Critical Spirit

Specific Competences:

They are the basis of specialization and constitute the theoretical-methodological support that characterizes the discipline, and allow responding to the specific needs of each productive sector and/or region.

1. Innovate metallurgical projects by applying re-engineering to maintain and improve the organization’s competitiveness.

   1. Formulate solutions to manners and failure effects of mechanical elements through field inspections for enhancement.
   2. Design mechanical elements through the use of software and/or simulation tools to guarantee the viability of the fabrication and functionality of the component.
   3. Justify the feasibility of the project through technical-economic studies to guarantee the profitability of the project.

2. Validation of the processes used in the fabrication of mechanical parts according to the requirements, norms and standards applicable to ensure their quality.

   1. Integration of the fabrication process of mechanical parts by identifying the manufacturing sequence to be used in order to guarantee productivity.
   2. To control the fabrication process of mechanical parts through the elaboration of technical sheets and process sheets, to ensure product quality.

3.  To monitor the resources within its field of application considering safety, hygiene and environmental aspects in order to increase the company’s productivity.

   1. Implement the requirements of safety, hygiene and environmental control through the application of valid regulations and standards, to ensure the manufacture of the product.
   2. Manage human resources, materials, energy, machinery and equipment based on the techniques and tools of the operations applied in manufacturing, to ensure their availability.

Job Opportunities

The Metallurgical Engineer will be able to work in:

 

Professional Employment

The Metallurgical Engineer can work as:

 

Syllabus

A.T.D

Engineering