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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 “Quality Assurance Engineer”

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

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