Automotive Engineering Technicians

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Automotive Engineering Technician to assist engineers with product design, conduct performance tests on vehicles with alternative fuels, and maintain testing equipment. You'll analyze test data and improve fuel efficiency using lighter materials. Essential skills include critical thinking, effective communication, and quality control analysis. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel, SAP, and CAD software is required. This position will engage you in hands-on, innovative projects in the automotive field.

Responsibilities

Test performance of vehicles that use alternative fuels.
Maintain test equipment and perform routine maintenance.
Analyze test data for automotive systems and components.
Monitor computer-controlled test equipment.
Fabricate or modify prototype components.
Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles with lighter materials.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Writing

Quality Control Analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

National Instruments LabVIEW

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical

Computer aided design CAD software

Data acquisition software

Job description

Automotive Engineering Technician

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.

A Day in the Life of an Automotive Engineering Technician

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.
Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
Fabricate new or modify existing prototype components or fixtures.
Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles or components that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as an Automotive Engineering Technician?

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

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