SKILLS CARDS

The draft Skills Cards present emerging and evolving professional job roles in the automotive sector. Each card provides a concise overview of the role, a mapping of key competences across several categories, and an alignment with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and ESCO classifications.
The Skills Cards help companies identify essential competencies, guide recruitment, and shape training for new and evolving roles. They support training providers in updating curricula to reflect the latest technologies and practices, and assist policymakers in aligning education and labour market strategies. For students, workers, and jobseekers, the cards offer clear guidance on career paths and the skills required.
Information from the Skills Cards will be harmonised with the automotive sector’s competency matrix, serving as a strategic tool to assess workforce capabilities, ensure alignment with industry standards, and support talent development across the sector.
 
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Robotics Specialist

Develops and maintains robotic systems for automotive production and assembly processes. Ensures optimal robot performance and integration with automation and quality control systems. Supports innovation in collaborative and autonomous robotics.

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Higher-Education

Automation Engineer

Designs, implements, and optimises automated production systems across manufacturing lines. Integrates robotics, sensors, and control technologies to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. Supports Industry 4.0 initiatives and digital transformation within automotive plants.

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Maintenance Technician

Ensures the operational reliability of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems within production facilities. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment lifespan. Supports digitalisation and sustainability through energy-efficient maintenance practices.

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Predictive Maintenance Specialist

Monitors and analyses data from sensors and machines to predict and prevent equipment failures. Implements condition-based and AI-driven maintenance strategies to optimise production efficiency and reliability.

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Predictive Maintenance Engineer

Designs, tests, and applies predictive maintenance systems at engineering level, integrating sensors, analytics, and reliability engineering concepts. Ensures that predictive methods are embedded in product and production equipment design.

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Higher-Education

Digital Transformation Manager

Drives the strategic adoption of digital technologies across the automotive organisation. Aligns business goals with digital innovation to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness in Industry 4.0 environments.

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VET

IIoT Specialist

Develops, integrates, and manages IoT solutions for connected manufacturing environments. Ensures data collection, monitoring, and analytics from industrial sensors and equipment to support digital transformation.

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Higher-Education

IT Systems Architect

Designs and governs complex IT architectures supporting digital transformation in automotive operations. Ensures scalability, interoperability, and cybersecurity across cloud, edge, and industrial systems.

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VET

Cloud and Edge Computing Expert

Designs and manages distributed computing architectures connecting vehicles, production systems, and cloud infrastructures. Optimises performance, scalability, and data processing between edge nodes and central systems.

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VET

5G Network Specialist

Implements and manages 5G network infrastructures for automotive applications, ensuring high reliability, low latency, and secure connectivity. Supports vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication and smart manufacturing systems.

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Data Analyst

Collects, processes, and interprets complex datasets to support decision-making across automotive operations. Transform raw data into actionable insights for process optimisation, quality improvement, and predictive maintenance. Their work bridges data engineering, statistics, and business analysis, driving digital transformation within the organisation.

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CO₂ and Environmental Concept Expert

Develops strategies to reduce environmental impact and carbon emissions in product design and manufacturing. Works across departments to align engineering and sustainability goals with regulatory frameworks.

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Energy Transition Expert

Leads the adoption of sustainable energy solutions within automotive operations and supply chains. Focuses on integrating renewable energy, electrification, and decarbonisation strategies aligned with corporate sustainability goals.

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Sustainability Analyst

Monitors and evaluates sustainability performance across operations, products, and suppliers. Supports ESG strategy implementation and ensures alignment with corporate responsibility and EU sustainability regulations.

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Electric Vehicle Technician

Maintains and repairs electric and hybrid vehicles, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and energy efficiency. Works on high-voltage systems and components following strict safety protocols.

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Hydrogen Maintenance Mechanic

Performs maintenance and safety inspections on hydrogen-based systems, including fuel cells, tanks, and refuelling infrastructure. Ensures safe operation and adherence to strict safety protocols.

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Automotive Mechatronics Specialist

Combines expertise in mechanics, electronics, and software to diagnose and repair complex automotive mechatronic systems. Works on hybrid, electric, and connected vehicle technologies requiring integrated diagnostics.

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Automotive Maintenance Specialist

Performs advanced maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles and automotive systems. Ensures compliance with manufacturer standards and contributes to improved service quality and vehicle reliability.

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Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

Ensures that connected vehicles and embedded systems remain secure across their lifecycle. Develops and validates cybersecurity requirements for ECUs, communication networks, and V2X systems, following ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155 standards.

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Cybersecurity Manager

Leads organisational cybersecurity strategy and ensures that product and process security align with regulations. Coordinates teams, resources, and suppliers to maintain compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155/R156.

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Functional Safety Engineer

Ensures automotive systems and components meet ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 safety requirements. Focuses on identifying hazards, defining safety goals, and validating safety-critical functions throughout the product lifecycle.

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Functional Safety Manager

Leads and coordinates all functional safety activities across projects. Manages compliance with functional safety standards and supervises safety planning, reviews, and audits.

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Higher-Education

AI-Powered Procurement Analyst

Applies artificial intelligence and data science techniques to improve procurement efficiency and predict supply chain disruptions. Focuses on automation, optimisation, and predictive analytics.

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Higher-Education

Strategic Sourcing Specialist with AI

Combines procurement strategy with AI-driven analytics to optimise sourcing and supplier selection. Enhances decision-making through data-based insights and predictive analysis of market and supplier trends.

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Procurement Specialist

Manages procurement activities to ensure cost-effective, timely, and sustainable sourcing of materials and services. Aligns purchasing processes with corporate strategies, supplier performance, and compliance standards.

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Purchasing Specialist

Supports operational purchasing processes, ensuring timely and compliant procurement of parts and components. Maintains communication with suppliers and coordinates logistics and documentation.

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ISO 560xx Automotive Innovation Agent and Assessor

Supports organisations in implementing and assessing innovation management systems in line with the ISO 560xx standards. Ensures that innovation processes are structured, data-driven, and continuously improved. Applies AI and big data methods to manage foresight, identify innovation opportunities, and enhance decision-making.

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Education Program Designer

Designs and develops educational programmes integrating green and digital skills to support the automotive sector’s transformation. Translates labour market needs into training curricula and learning pathways.

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Skills Transition Coordinator

Coordinates strategies for reskilling and upskilling workers affected by digitalisation and the green transition. Ensures alignment between workforce development and emerging industry needs.

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Employment Transition Advisor

Supports individuals and organisations during employment transitions, ensuring smooth mobility across jobs and sectors. Provides personalised guidance and promotes sustainable, future-oriented employability.

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