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Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components.
(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology.
(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Industry
Automotive Engineers
Average
$100,010
ANNUAL
$48.08
HOURLY
Entry Level
$62,410
ANNUAL
$30.00
HOURLY
Mid Level
$97,090
ANNUAL
$46.68
HOURLY
Expert Level
$135,410
ANNUAL
$65.10
HOURLY
Automotive Engineers
6,780
Projected job openings through 2030
Automotive Engineers
Degree Recommendations
Automotive Engineers
01
Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.
02
Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
03
Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.
04
Calibrate vehicle systems, including control algorithms or other software systems.
05
Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics.
06
Prepare or present technical or project status reports.
07
Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering.
08
Establish production or quality control standards.
09
Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance.
10
Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Automotive Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Mathematics
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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