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engineer
A professional with a technical university education who develops, designs, or oversees technical systems, machines, or structures.
Ein Team von Ingenieuren war für den Bau der neuen Brücke verantwortlich.
A team of engineers was responsible for building the new bridge.
The word 'Ingenieur' (engineer) is often combined with a field of specialization to form the exact job title. Typical examples are 'Bauingenieur' (civil engineer), 'Maschinenbauingenieur' (mechanical engineer), or 'Elektroingenieur' (electrical engineer).
Sie arbeitet als Elektroingenieurin in der Automobilindustrie.
She works as an electrical engineer in the automotive industry.
In professional contexts, especially in writing, the abbreviation 'Ing.' or 'Dipl.-Ing.' (for 'Diplom-Ingenieur', an academic degree) is often used.
Auf seiner Visitenkarte steht „Dipl.-Ing. Schmidt“.
On his business card it says 'Dipl.-Ing. Schmidt'.
The work of engineers is often described with technical verbs such as 'entwickeln' (to develop), 'konstruieren' (to design/construct), 'planen' (to plan), or 'berechnen' (to calculate).
Ein Team von Ingenieuren konstruiert den neuen Prototyp.
A team of engineers is designing the new prototype.
technician
An Ingenieur is a university-trained professional who develops, designs, or oversees technical systems. A Techniker is primarily responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing devices and systems. Ingenieur is therefore the appropriate term for development, while Techniker is usually the appropriate term for practical service work.
Der Ingenieur entwickelt das neue Steuerungssystem für die Produktionsanlage.
The engineer is developing the new control system for the production facility.
Der Techniker installiert und wartet das neue Steuerungssystem der Produktionsanlage.
The technician is installing and maintaining the production facility's new control system.
