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O*NET-SOC 17-2141.02

Automotive Engineers

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.Core16438
  2. Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.Core16428
  3. Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.Core16429
  4. Calibrate vehicle systems, including control algorithms or other software systems.Core16434
  5. Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics.Core16437
  6. Prepare or present technical or project status reports.Core16423
  7. Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering.Core16426
  8. Establish production or quality control standards.Core16422
  9. Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance.Core16436
  10. Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.Core19638
  11. Develop calibration methodologies, test methodologies, or tools.Core16432
  12. Create design alternatives for vehicle components, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative air-conditioning systems, to increase fuel efficiency.Core19633
  13. Develop or implement operating methods or procedures.Core16424
  14. Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.Core16431
  15. Conduct automotive design reviews.Core16433
  16. Design vehicles that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic, to improve fuel efficiency.Core19635
  17. Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.Core16425
  18. Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.Core19636
  19. Build models for algorithm or control feature verification testing.Core16435
  20. Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.Core16427
  21. Design control systems or algorithms for purposes such as automotive energy management, emissions management, or increased operational safety or performance.Core16439
  22. Develop or integrate control feature requirements.Core16430
  23. Research computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.Core19637
  24. Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.Core16421
  25. Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction.Core19634

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 87 examples in 22 categories, 36 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

  • 1CadCam Unigraphics
  • CNC Mastercam

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
  • Ambient Design ArtRage
  • Autodesk SketchBook Pro
  • Corel Painter
  • Corel Painter Sketch Pad
  • GNU Image Manipulation Program GIMP
  • Portalgraphics openCanvas

Analytical or scientific software

  • Altair Engineering MotionSolve
  • Ansys Fluent
  • ANSYS simulation software
  • AVL AVL CRUISE
  • CADRE Analytic
  • Dassault Systemes Simulia Abaqus FEA
  • Data acquisition systems
  • Gamma Technologies GT-SUITE
  • Hardware-in-the-loop HIL simulation software
  • LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim
  • Maplesoft Maple
  • Maplesoft MapleSim
  • MathWorks Simulink
  • Mentor Graphics Flowmaster
  • Minitab
  • Somat eDAQ
  • Statistical analysis software
  • The MathWorks MATLABHot TechnologyIn Demand

Object or component oriented development software

  • Apache Groovy
  • C#Hot Technology
  • C++Hot Technology
  • Object oriented development environment software
  • Oracle JavaHot Technology
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • SwiftHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Ashlar-Vellum Graphite
  • Autodesk Alias Automotive
  • Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Dassault Systemes CATIAIn Demand
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • IronCAD
  • MAHLE Powertrain
  • PTC Creo ParametricIn Demand
  • Siemens NX
  • Siemens Solid Edge
  • Think3 ThinkDesign Engineering

Enterprise application integration software

  • Atlassian Bamboo
  • Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
  • Jenkins CIHot Technology

Project management software

  • Atlassian ConfluenceHot Technology
  • Atlassian JIRAHot Technology
  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Siemens TeamcenterIn Demand

Development environment software

  • CHot Technology
  • Digital Equipment Corporation DIGITAL Fortran 90
  • Microsoft .NET FrameworkHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
  • Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
  • SystemVerilog
  • Very high-speed integrated circuit VHSIC hardware description language VHDL
  • Xcode

Program testing software

  • Debugging software
  • JUnitHot Technology
  • SeleniumHot Technology
  • TestNG

File versioning software

  • GitHot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • International Material Data System IMDS
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Web platform development software

  • JavaScriptHot Technology
  • JavaScript Object Notation JSONHot Technology
  • Node.jsHot Technology

Operating system software

  • LinuxHot Technology
  • Magellan Firmware
  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
  • UNIXHot Technology

Industrial control software

  • Metrologic Group Metrolog XG

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Research design or application of green technologies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

  • Estimate operational costs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Implement design or process improvements.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Design energy-efficient vehicles or vehicle components.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Devise research or testing protocols.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Update technical knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Determine design criteria or specifications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Determine operational criteria or specifications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Create models of engineering designs or methods.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop technical methods or processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Maintain operational records or records systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare operational reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Direct design or development activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 24
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.