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Automotive Engineering Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency.

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This source lists 18 tasks, including 18 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: 07/2016.

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Core · Task 16606 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.

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Core · Task 16599 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.

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Core · Task 16602 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.

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Core · Task 16605 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.

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Core · Task 16601 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.

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Core · Task 16608 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.

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Core · Task 16604 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces.

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Core · Task 16611 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.

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Core · Task 16603 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.

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Core · Task 19696 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

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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Core · Task 19697 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles or components that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic.

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Core · Task 16607 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Fabricate new or modify existing prototype components or fixtures.

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Core · Task 16598 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.

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Core · Task 16610 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Recommend product or component design improvements, based on test data or observations.

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Core · Task 16600 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Recommend tests or testing conditions in accordance with designs, customer requirements, or industry standards to ensure test validity.

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Core · Task 19699 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

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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Core · Task 19698 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Participate in research or testing of computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.

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Core · Task 16597 · 07/2016 · Occupational Expert

Build instrumentation or laboratory test equipment for special purposes.

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