Description
Automotive designers create model designs in 2D or 3D and prepare isometric drawings and graphics. They work closely with computer hardware engineers to develop hardware designs for the next generation of automotive applications including advanced driver-assistance and vehicle-to-everything systems. They re-evaluate vehicle design, materials and manufacturing technologies, anticipating changes to vehicle architecture and power management, vehicle features and seating functionality and safety.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
CADD softwareadvanced materialsvehicle manufacturing processphysicsmaterial mechanicsaestheticsengineering processesmathematicsCAD softwareengineering principlesCAM softwaremechanics of motor vehiclesmechanicsgreen automotive technologiesadvanced driver assistant systemsvehicle-to-everything technologiesmanual draughting techniques3D printing processbattery designsynthetic natural environmentcomputer simulationdefense systemergonomics
Practical Skills
use CAM softwareuse CAD softwaredraw design sketchesexecute analytical mathematical calculationsliaise with engineersread engineering drawingsanalyse stress resistance of productsassess operating costcreate a product's virtual modeladjust engineering designsbuild a product's physical modelmanage suppliesperform market researchestimate duration of workmonitor technology trendsexamine engineering principleswrite stress-strain analysis reportsanalyse production processes for improvementdesign prototypesperform physical stress tests on modelsuse CADD softwareconduct performance testsuse spreadsheets softwareuse manual draughting techniquesanticipate change in car technology