Description
Automotive engineering technicians work with automotive engineers to operate, repair, maintain and test equipment used in motor vehicles. In some environments, such as an airport they are responsible for keeping equipment and vehicles serviceable. They review blueprints and designs to determine test specifications and procedures. Automotive engineering technicians use software to make sure that parts of a motor vehicle are functioning properly. They record test procedures and results, and make recommendations for changes.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
hybrid vehicle architecturevehicle manufacturing processICT software specificationsphysicsmultimedia systemsmaterial mechanicsengineering processesmathematicsengineering principlesmechanics of motor vehiclesmechanicsgreen automotive technologiesCAE softwareairport safety regulationsCADD softwareelectrical engineeringCAD softwareelectronics principlesvehicle type-approvalaerodynamicsdesign drawingssynthetic natural environmentproduct data managementguidance, navigation and controlreverse engineeringdefense system
Practical Skills
adjust engineering designsread standard blueprintsrecommend product improvementstroubleshootexecute analytical mathematical calculationsliaise with engineersread engineering drawingsanalyse stress resistance of productsperform test runassess operating costfollow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipmentwrite inspection reportsidentify airport safety hazardsmanage suppliespreserve airport maintenance equipmentmanage health and safety standardsorganise vehicle breakdown supportuse testing equipmentensure equipment availabilityperform tests on airport vehiclesdisassemble enginesoperate testbedsmanage airport vehicle licencesfollow production schedulewrite stress-strain analysis reportsanalyse production processes for improvementuse CAD softwareperform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehiclesperform physical stress tests on modelsoperate precision measuring equipmentmaintain vehicle electrical equipmentcalibrate electronic instrumentsposition engine on test standre-assemble enginesuse CADD softwareorder suppliesapply reverse engineeringguarantee customer satisfactionrecord test dataoversee quality controldetermine production feasibilitydisassemble equipmentinspect datamanage airport workshopskeep records of work progressperform maintenance on installed equipmentcheck functionality of essential components of airport vehiclesmaintain snow removal equipmentperform vehicle diagnostic proceduresdetermine maintenance schedules for airport equipmentplan manufacturing processesmaintain electrical enginesensure compliance with airport security measures