# 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. - Code: 17-2141.02 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2141) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 25 tasks (25 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2141.02 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2141.02.json ## What the work is made of 1. Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing. Core task · Task 16438 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 2. Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel. Core task · Task 16428 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 3. Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses. Core task · Task 16429 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 4. Calibrate vehicle systems, including control algorithms or other software systems. Core task · Task 16434 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 5. Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics. Core task · Task 16437 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 6. Prepare or present technical or project status reports. Core task · Task 16423 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 7. Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering. Core task · Task 16426 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 8. Establish production or quality control standards. Core task · Task 16422 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 9. Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance. Core task · Task 16436 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 10. Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles. Core task · Task 19638 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 11. Develop calibration methodologies, test methodologies, or tools. Core task · Task 16432 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 12. Create design alternatives for vehicle components, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative air-conditioning systems, to increase fuel efficiency. Core task · Task 19633 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 13. Develop or implement operating methods or procedures. Core task · Task 16424 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 14. Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts. Core task · Task 16431 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 15. Conduct automotive design reviews. Core task · Task 16433 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 16. Design vehicles that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic, to improve fuel efficiency. Core task · Task 19635 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 17. Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation. Core task · Task 16425 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 18. Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods. Core task · Task 19636 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 19. Build models for algorithm or control feature verification testing. Core task · Task 16435 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 20. Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control. Core task · Task 16427 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 21. Design control systems or algorithms for purposes such as automotive energy management, emissions management, or increased operational safety or performance. Core task · Task 16439 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 22. Develop or integrate control feature requirements. Core task · Task 16430 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 23. Research computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control. Core task · Task 19637 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 24. Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products. Core task · Task 16421 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2022 25. Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction. 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