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Automotive Engineering Technicians

SOC 17-3027.01

Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Speaking

3.5

Critical Thinking

3.5

Active Listening

3.2

Writing

3.2

Complex Problem Solving

3.2

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Quality Control Analysis

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.5

Mechanical

4.2

Computers and Electronics

4.1

Mathematics

3.9

English Language

3.8

Physics

3.7

Transportation

3.1

Design

3.1

Key Tasks

1Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.

2Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.

3Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.

4Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.

5Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.

Also Known As

Auto Design Checker Automotive Engineering Technician Durability Technician Emissions Engineer Engineering Team Supervisor Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician) Research Technician Test Engineer

Tools & Equipment

Calipers Chassis dynamometers Compression testers Computer numerical controlled CNC milling machines Computerized numerical control CNC turning centers