Automotive Engineers

Use CAD software to create innovative designs for car frames, motors, transmissions, and other vehicle components.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
MED
Level of responsibilities
MED
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Competition for this position
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Communication with others
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making

Activities

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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
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