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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2141.02

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Automotive Engineers”.

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Tasks for “Product Engineer”

Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance.
Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Prepare or present technical or project status reports.
Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction.
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.
Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering.
Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.
Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.
Develop or implement operating methods or procedures.
Develop calibration methodologies, test methodologies, or tools.
Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.
Research computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.
Create design alternatives for vehicle components, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative air-conditioning systems, to increase fuel efficiency.
Establish production or quality control standards.
Build models for algorithm or control feature verification testing.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.
Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.
Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.
Design vehicles that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic, to improve fuel efficiency.
Calibrate vehicle systems, including control algorithms or other software systems.
Conduct automotive design reviews.
Develop or integrate control feature requirements.
Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.

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