How do they match: Automotive Engineers

  • Fuel-Efficient Automobile Designer

  • Create design alternatives for vehicle components, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative air-conditioning systems, to increase fuel efficiency.
  • Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics.
  • Design vehicles that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic, to improve fuel efficiency.
  • Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.
  • Prepare or present technical or project status reports.
  • Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
  • Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.

  • Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans.
  • Implement design or process improvements.
  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.
  • Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
  • Update technical knowledge.