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CAREER
Automotive Engineering Technicians
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$60,460
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.1% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
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.
Other Job Titles Automotive Engineering Technicians May Have
Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician), Research Technician
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
- Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
- Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Automotive Engineering Technicians
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Associate's degree (37%)
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Post-secondary certificate
Majors Related to Career
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Have a love of cars and be passionate about fixing them/improving them.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
Save your money and go to school. If you have an education you can go anywhere and do anything. You will learn things that you never will anywhere else.
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