Automotive Engineering Technicians

Also called: Research Technician,

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:

Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.

Engineering and Technology

product and service development
mechanical

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics

Arts and Humanities

English language

Transportation

movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Basic Skills

reading work related information
talking to others

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information

Hand and Finger Use

put together small parts with your fingers
keep your arm or hand steady

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility

You might use software like this on the job:

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
PTC Creo Parametric

Analytical or scientific software

Data acquisition software
Road simulators

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

associate's degree
bachelor's degree

usually needed

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

$56,980

$35,140

$88,640