Automotive Engineers
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.
- Design control systems or algorithms for purposes such as automotive energy management, emissions management, or increased operational safety or performance.
- Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics.
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Graphics or photo imaging software
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$79,230
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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