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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 17-3027.01Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Automotive Engineering Technicians

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.

What this job is about

Conduct comprehensive testing and analysis of automotive systems.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Set up test equipment

    Install mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment according to engineering specifications.

  2. 2

    Perform tests on components

    Execute manual or automated tests to evaluate automotive system performance.

  3. 3

    Document test results

    Record findings using cameras, spreadsheets, or other documentation tools.

  4. 4

    Analyze test data

    Interpret and analyze data to identify defects or performance issues.

  5. 5

    Recommend design improvements

    Suggest enhancements based on test results and observations for better efficiency.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.