Career Details

Automotive Engineer

Determine 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 You’ll Do

Analyze performance of vehicles or components that have been redesigned to increase fuel efficiency, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative types of air-conditioning systems.
Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
Build instrumentation or laboratory test equipment for special purposes.

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Mathematical Reasoning,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Chemistry,Computers and Electronics,Design,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Mechanical,Physics,Production and Processing

What You’ll Earn

Average: $82,940.00

Range

High: $139,020.00

Low : $52,020.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Computers,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Math Skills,Mechanical Skills,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Systems Evaluation,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

Adobe Creative Suite,C++,CNC Mastercam,Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software,Computers,Microsoft Office Software