Automotive Engineers
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.
Sample of reported job titles:
Dimensional Integration Engineer, Engineer, Product Engineer, Project Engineer
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.
- Establish production or quality control standards.
- Prepare or present technical or project status reports.
- Develop or implement operating methods or procedures.
- Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software:Altair Engineering MotionSolve,Ansys Fluent,ANSYS simulation software,AVL AVL CRUISE,CADRE Analytic,Dassault Systemes Simulia Abaqus FEA,Data acquisition systems,Gamma Technologies GT-SUITE,Hardware-in-the-loop HIL simulation software,LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim,Maplesoft Maple,Maplesoft MapleSim,MathWorks Simulink,Mentor Graphics Flowmaster,Minitab,Somat eDAQ,Statistical analysis software,The MathWorks MATLAB
- Computer aided design CAD software:Ashlar-Vellum Graphite,Autodesk Alias Automotive,Autodesk AutoCAD,Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical,Autodesk Inventor,Computer aided design CAD software,Dassault Systemes CATIA,Dassault Systemes SolidWorks,IronCAD,MAHLE Powertrain,Siemens NX,Siemens Solid Edge,Think3 ThinkDesign Engineering
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software:1CadCam Unigraphics,CNC Mastercam
- Customer relationship management CRM software:Salesforce software
- Data base user interface and query software:International Material Data System IMDS,Structured query language SQL
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems:Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing Data or Information:Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Detailed Work Activities
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
- Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.
- Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments.
- Create models of engineering designs or methods.
- Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment.
Work Context
- Electronic Mail:100% responded"Every day"
- Face-to-Face Discussions:96% responded"Every day"
- Telephone:91% responded"Every day"
- Coordinate or Lead Others:74% responded"Very important"
- Physical Proximity:74% responded"Slightly close (e.g., shared office)"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving:Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making:Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Speaking:Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology:Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Design:Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Physics:Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
- English Language:Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 96%Bachelor's Degree
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning:The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning:The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Oral Comprehension:The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Interests
- Realistic:Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Values
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Working Conditions:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
- Recognition:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Dependability:Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Adaptability/Flexibility:Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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