Electric motor engineer

JOB

Electric motor engineer

Electrical Industry and Computer Technology

Electric motor engineers work in workshops, in industrial and energy companies, in industrial plants and in boats and ships. The job involves installation, repair and inspection of electric motors and equipment connected to electric motors and generators. An electric motor engineer has solid knowledge of the hardware of electric motors and generators, control equipment and industrial computers. Electric motor engineer is a legally protected job title.

As an electric motor engineer, you could, for example, work in repair services at electrical motor workshops, in industrial companies, industrial plants, electronics stores or in the production and distribution of electricity.

Main tasks

• repairing electric systems and electric motors in boats and ships
• connecting equipment to computer, telephone and antenna cables
• connecting the starting and control equipment of electric motors, generators and transformers
• maintenance and repair of electric motors and generators

Competence requirements

Electric motor engineers need to be well-versed in wiring and electrical drawings, familiar with safety issues in the electrical industry as well as various electrical equipment, electrical and wiring systems. Electric motor engineers look for faults and repair wiring and electrical equipment and therefore need to be familiar with the use of appropriate measuring equipment and various hand and electrical tools.

Study

Electric motor engineering is taught at Tækniskólinn but a two-year basic degree in electrical engineering is also offered at many secondary schools. The average study time in electric motor engineering is two semesters after completing electrician studies, in addition to 30 weeks of internship. Validation of prior learning has taken place and/or may be available.