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Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
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Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles or components that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic.
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Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
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Recommend product or component design improvements, based on test data or observations.
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Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
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Build instrumentation or laboratory test equipment for special purposes.
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Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
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Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
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Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.
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Test performance of vehicles that use alternative fuels, such as alcohol blends, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, biodiesel, nano diesel, or alternative power methods, such as solar energy or hydrogen fuel cells.
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Analyze performance of vehicles or components that have been redesigned to increase fuel efficiency, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative types of air-conditioning systems.
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Recommend tests or testing conditions in accordance with designs, customer requirements, or industry standards to ensure test validity.
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Fabricate new or modify existing prototype components or fixtures.
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Participate in research or testing of computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.
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Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
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Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
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Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.
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Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces.