Automotive Engineering Technicians

Also Called: Research Technician

Associate's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$44,110

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Automotive Engineering Technicians 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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Tension testers
  • Signal generators
  • Flowmeters
  • Dynamometers
  • Turning machines

Technology

Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
PTC Creo Parametric
Analytical or scientific software
Data acquisition software
Road simulators
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge

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

Education

  • 37% Associate's degree
  • 30% Bachelor's degree
  • 15% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Automotive Body & Related Repairers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Automotive Engineering Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Automotive Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Clearfield - Job Corps

    Clearfield, Utah

  • Earle C. Clements - Job Corps

    Morganfield, Kentucky

ACT & College

  • Adirondack Community College

    Queensbury, NY

  • Aims Community College

    Greeley, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cooperation
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions
  • Support

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Automotive Engineering Technicians across the country typically make.

$21.21 / hour
$44,110 /year

Entry Level

$30.78 / hour
$64,020 /year

Median Level

$46.51 / hour
$96,740 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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