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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.

Tasks
18 tasks18 core
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Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
Code
17-3027.01SOC 2018: 17-3027

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  1. Task 1. Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.Core taskTask 16606Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  2. Task 2. Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.Core taskTask 16599Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  3. Task 3. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.Core taskTask 16602Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  4. Task 4. Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.Core taskTask 16605Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  5. Task 5. Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.Core taskTask 16601Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  6. Task 6. Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.Core taskTask 16608Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  7. Task 7. Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces.Core taskTask 16604Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  8. Task 8. Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.Core taskTask 16611Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  9. Task 9. Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.Core taskTask 16603Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  10. Task 10. 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.Core taskTask 19696Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  11. Task 11. Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles or components that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic.Core taskTask 19697Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  12. Task 12. Fabricate new or modify existing prototype components or fixtures.Core taskTask 16607Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  13. Task 13. Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.Core taskTask 16598Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  14. Task 14. Recommend product or component design improvements, based on test data or observations.Core taskTask 16610Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  15. Task 15. Recommend tests or testing conditions in accordance with designs, customer requirements, or industry standards to ensure test validity.Core taskTask 16600Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  16. Task 16. Test performance of vehicles that use alternative fuels, such as alcohol blends, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, biodiesel, nano diesel, or alternative power methods, such as solar energy or hydrogen fuel cells.Core taskTask 19699Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  17. Task 17. Participate in research or testing of computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.Core taskTask 19698Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016
  18. Task 18. Build instrumentation or laboratory test equipment for special purposes.Core taskTask 16597Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016

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