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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 “Senior Project Engineer”

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

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