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Automotive Engineers

Also known as: Automotive Designer, Automotive Engineer, Automotive Power Electronics Engineer, Automotive Project Engineer, Chief Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Development System Efficiency Manager, Dimensional Integration Engineer, Director of Engineering, Quality & Program Management., Director, Product Safety

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.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree96%
Doctoral/Professional Degree4%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None13%
3-6 months4%
6 months - 1 year9%
2-4 years30%
4-6 years22%
6-8 years9%
8-10 years9%
Over 10 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None4%
Up to 1 month9%
1-3 months22%
3-6 months13%
6 months - 1 year30%
1-2 years13%
2-4 years9%

How AI Impacts Each Task

25 tasks analyzed

Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.

Risk: 41.0%AI: 35Time: 5%

Conduct automotive design reviews.

Risk: 51.0%AI: 60Time: 5%

Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.

Risk: 21.0%AI: 15Time: 5%

Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.

Risk: 53.0%AI: 65Time: 4%

Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.

Risk: 53.0%AI: 65Time: 5%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingIntegrityDependabilityAdaptability/FlexibilityInitiativeCooperationStress TolerancePersistenceAchievement/EffortSelf ControlInnovation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$102,320

per year

Mean Wage

$110,080

per year

Employment

287K

workers

Wage Range

$68,740 - $161,240

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$68,740Median: $102,320$161,240
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