Automotive Engineers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 56,270 - 136,550; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Automotive Engineer to develop new designs for vehicle structural members and systems. Responsibilities include designing vehicles with increased recyclability, research on green automotive technologies, and developing specifications for alternative fuels. Candidates should possess strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and experience with tools like AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. The average salary ranges between $56,270 and $136,550 yearly.

Responsibilities

• Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction.
• Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.
• Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.
• Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
• Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.
• Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Judgment and Decision Making

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Autodesk AutoCAD

Git

Python

JavaScript

Microsoft Project

Visio

MATLAB

SQL

XML

Job description

Automotive Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction.
• Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel‑efficient vehicles.
• Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.
• Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
• Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.
• Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.

Skills Needed

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems, reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options, and implementing solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Office suite
• Git, Python, and JavaScript
• Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
• Autodesk AutoCAD and computer‑aided design (CAD) software
• Microsoft Project, Visio, and MATLAB
• SQL, XML, and UNIX command line tools

Salary

The average yearly salary for an Automotive Engineer ranges between $56,270 and $136,550.