Will “Automotive Engineer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Unknown Chance of Automation

Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?

Job Description

Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-3023.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Automotive Master Mechanics”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Automotive Engineer”

Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
Repair damaged automobile bodies.
Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Repair manual and automatic transmissions.
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
Repair radiator leaks.
Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
Repair or replace shock absorbers.
Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Replace and adjust headlights.
Align vehicles' front ends.
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Install and repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.

Related Technology & Tools

Timing lights
Nut drivers
Vacuum gauges
Chain wrenches
Taper punches
Ultrasonic diagnostic kits
Refrigerant gas analyzers
Spoons
Two way radios
Oxyacetylene welding equipment
Long nose pliers
Battery load testers
Power washers
Wire brushes
Razor knives
Automotive on-board diagnostics scanners
Drill presses
Air compressors
Pin punches
Straight blade screwdrivers
Electric drills
Locking jaw pliers
Deburring tools
Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
Safety shoes
Riveting tools
Battery hydrometers
Antifreeze recovery equipment
Safety glasses
Cold chisels
Stickleback rasps
Graphing scanners
Slide hammers
Alignment wrenches
Circular saws
Freon recovery equipment
Anti-lock braking system ABS/air bag scan tools
Tongue and groove pliers
Impact guns
Brake line flaring tools
Paint sprayers
Feeler gauges
Welding masks
Buffers
Oscilloscopes
Gear puller tools
Ball joint separators
Continuity testers
Channel lock pliers
Flat files
Soldering irons
Gasket scrapers
Needlenose pliers
Shielded arc welding tools
Power grinders
Impact wrenches
Modular diagnostic information systems
Engine cylinder hones
Hacksaws
Soft face hammers
Laser levels
Workshop cranes
Strap wrenches
Plastic tip hammers
Air conditioner chargers
Hand clamps
Allen wrenches
Tire pressure gauges
Oil filter wrenches
Torque wrenches
Test lights
Wire cutters
Dwell meters
Flare nut wrenches
Auto scanners
Hoists
Brake shoe tools
Bearing pullers
Ratcheting box wrenches
Capacity testers
Leak detecting diagnostic smoke machines
3 pound sledge hammers
Sandblasters
Personal digital assistants PDA
Pry bars
Protective gloves
2-channel lab scopes
Micrometers
Inspection mirrors
Spot welding kits
Socket wrench sets
Catalytic combustion analyzers
Oil injectors
Internal retaining ring pliers
Brass hammers
Dial indicators
Offset brake wrenches
Smoke machines
Crescent wrenches
Cylinder leakage testers
Punches
Dolly blocks
Voltmeters
Personal computers
Alternating current/direct current AC/DC inductive current clamps
Insulated pliers
Cutting torches
Desktop computers
Portable exhaust analyzers
Grinding equipment
Computerized engine analyzers
Vises
5-gas emissions analyzers
Air sanders
Jacks
Ohmmeters
Front end alignment equipment
High velocity low pressure HVLP spray guns
Bolt cutters
Hammers
Bandsaws
Box end wrenches
Picks
Carbon scrapers
Oil pressure gauges
Bench lathes
Exhaust analyzers
Winches
Claw hammers
Wire strippers
Tape measures
Steam cleaning equipment
Shoe retaining spring tools
Remote starter switches
Infrared thermometers
Coil testers
Locking C-clamps
Light emitting diode LED circuit testers
Circuit testers
Reamers
Screwdrivers
Forklifts
Mechanics' stethoscopes
Handheld computer diagnostic equipment
Power saws
Ignition module testers
Awls
Manifold gauge sets
Battery/alternator testers
Open end wrenches
Clamp-on multimeters
Gear wrenches
Lug wrenches
Valve seating equipment
Pipe wrenches
Anvils
Heat guns
Laser printers
Pneumatic wrenches
Magnetic pickup tools
Dial gauges
Dynamometers
Computerized scanners
Calipers
Center punches
Nibblers
Cable cutters
Combination pliers
Borescopes
Tubing cutters
Adjustable wrenches
Single-cut mill saw files
Compression testers
Socket wrenches
Battery chargers
Diagonal cutting pliers
Hydraulic presses
Gas welding equipment
Metal cutting taps
External snap ring pliers
Torx keys
Fuel pressure testers
Plasma cutters
Jack stands
Scrapers
Mini circuit testers
Hex keys
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Ball peen hammers
Diagnostic code readers
Spark plug gapping tools
Combustible gas detectors
Brake rotor hones
Breaker bars
Tubing benders
Combination wrenches
Grease guns
Drill bit sets
Torx screwdrivers
Ratchets
Brake tools
Air drills
5 pound sledge hammers
Locking wrenches
Protective ear muffs
Power drills
Pressure brake bleeders
Non-contact thermometers
Metal cutting dies
Phillips head screwdrivers
Wheel balancers
Tachometers
Shears

Technical manual database software
Vehicle management software
Blue Streak Electronics Buell Diagnostic
Diacom software
Online service manual database software
Internet browser software
Alliance Automotive Shop Controller
Microsoft Windows
AutoZone ALLDATA
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
CODA Engine Analysis System
SPX/OTC Genisys ConnecTech PC
Recordkeeping software
Mitchell Manager Invoicing System
Estimating software
Snap-On ShoKey
Nexiq Tech HDS Suite for Palm