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Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
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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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Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
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Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.
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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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Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles or components that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic.
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Fabricate new or modify existing prototype components or fixtures.
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Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.
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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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Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
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Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
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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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Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
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Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces.
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Recommend product or component design improvements, based on test data or observations.
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Build instrumentation or laboratory test equipment for special purposes.
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Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
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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.