THE DESIGN ENGINEER'S CONCEPT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SYSTEM DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS AND TECHNICIAN SKILL LEVEL

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationships between design characteristics and skill dimensions. A series of paper and pencil tests to examine these relationships was administered to eight design engineers during two four-hour sessions. Design characteristics related to skill level were test points, internal components, checkout and troubleshooting procedures, type of test equipment required and go/no-go displays. The engineer's concept of skill level appears to be more performance-oriented than that of Air Force specialty code designations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0699578

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  • David Meister
  • Dennis J. Sullivan
  • Dorothy L. Finley
  • William B. Askren

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Education
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  • Instructions
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  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Management Personnel
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  • Statistical Analysis
  • Technicians
  • Test Equipment
  • Unskilled Personnel

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