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Automotive Engineers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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.

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This source lists 25 tasks, including 25 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2022.

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Core · Task 16438 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.

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Core · Task 16428 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.

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Core · Task 16429 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.

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Core · Task 16434 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Calibrate vehicle systems, including control algorithms or other software systems.

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Core · Task 16437 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics.

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Core · Task 16423 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Prepare or present technical or project status reports.

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Core · Task 16426 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering.

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Core · Task 16422 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Establish production or quality control standards.

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Core · Task 16436 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance.

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Core · Task 19638 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Core · Task 16432 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Develop calibration methodologies, test methodologies, or tools.

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Core · Task 19633 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Create design alternatives for vehicle components, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative air-conditioning systems, to increase fuel efficiency.

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Core · Task 16424 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Develop or implement operating methods or procedures.

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Core · Task 16431 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.

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Core · Task 16433 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Conduct automotive design reviews.

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Core · Task 19635 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Design vehicles that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic, to improve fuel efficiency.

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Core · Task 16425 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.

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Core · Task 19636 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.

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Core · Task 16435 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Build models for algorithm or control feature verification testing.

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Core · Task 16427 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.

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Core · Task 16439 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Design control systems or algorithms for purposes such as automotive energy management, emissions management, or increased operational safety or performance.

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Core · Task 16430 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Develop or integrate control feature requirements.

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Core · Task 19637 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Research computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.

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Core · Task 16421 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.

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Core · Task 19634 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction.

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