{"v":"2026-11-02","dataVersion":"ONET-30.3+BLS-MAY25","code":"17-2141.02","slug":"automotive-engineers","title":"Automotive Engineers","alt":["Engineer","Quality Engineer","Project Engineer","Relay Engineer","Chassis Engineer","Product Engineer","Research Engineer","Powertrain Engineer","Automotive Quality Engineer","Systems Design Engineer","Engineering Designer","Vehicle Controls Engineer"],"employment":296810,"wage":{"median":104110,"p25":84130,"p75":132590},"growthPct":9.1,"exposure":51,"taskCount":25,"highCount":4,"midCount":19,"lowCount":2,"aeiObserved":3,"fit":{"mix":{"none":3.9,"efficient":24.1,"standard":32.5,"frontier":39.4},"counts":{"none":1,"efficient":6,"standard":8,"frontier":10},"recommended":"frontier","coveragePct":96.1,"addressablePct":96.1},"tasks":[{"t":"Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.","imp":4.25,"exp":45,"src":"heuristic","tier":"standard","gwa":"Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials"},{"t":"Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.","imp":4.24,"exp":95.45,"src":"aei","tier":"frontier","gwa":"Providing Consultation and Advice to Others","auto":0.4263,"aug":0.5737},{"t":"Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.","imp":4.19,"exp":45,"src":"heuristic","tier":"standard","gwa":"Analyzing Data or Information"},{"t":"Calibrate vehicle systems, including control algorithms or other software systems.","imp":4.17,"exp":45,"src":"heuristic","tier":"efficient","gwa":"Handling and Moving Objects"},{"t":"Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics.","imp":3.84,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"standard","gwa":"Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People"},{"t":"Prepare or present technical or project status reports.","imp":3.8,"exp":40,"src":"aei","tier":"efficient","gwa":"Documenting/Recording Information","auto":0.686,"aug":0.314},{"t":"Establish production or quality control standards.","imp":3.75,"exp":45,"src":"heuristic","tier":"standard","gwa":"Thinking Creatively","auto":0.2946,"aug":0.7054},{"t":"Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering.","imp":3.75,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"efficient","gwa":"Getting Information"},{"t":"Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance.","imp":3.74,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"frontier","gwa":"Thinking Creatively"},{"t":"Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.","imp":3.72,"exp":45,"src":"heuristic","tier":"efficient","gwa":"Getting Information"},{"t":"Develop calibration methodologies, test methodologies, or tools.","imp":3.71,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"frontier","gwa":"Thinking Creatively","auto":0.3333,"aug":0.6667},{"t":"Create design alternatives for vehicle components, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative air-conditioning systems, to increase fuel efficiency.","imp":3.71,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"frontier","gwa":"Thinking Creatively"},{"t":"Develop or implement operating methods or procedures.","imp":3.7,"exp":73.53,"src":"aei","tier":"frontier","gwa":"Making Decisions and Solving Problems","auto":0.5589,"aug":0.4411},{"t":"Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.","imp":3.68,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"standard","gwa":"Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information","auto":0.3333,"aug":0.6667},{"t":"Conduct automotive design reviews.","imp":3.63,"exp":65,"src":"heuristic","tier":"standard","gwa":"Analyzing Data or Information"},{"t":"Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.","imp":3.62,"exp":65,"src":"heuristic","tier":"efficient","gwa":"Documenting/Recording Information","auto":0.5806,"aug":0.4194},{"t":"Design vehicles that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic, to improve fuel efficiency.","imp":3.62,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"frontier","gwa":"Thinking Creatively"},{"t":"Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.","imp":3.61,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"frontier","gwa":"Thinking Creatively"},{"t":"Build models for algorithm or control feature verification testing.","imp":3.59,"exp":15,"src":"heuristic","tier":null,"gwa":"Thinking Creatively","auto":0.5,"aug":0.5},{"t":"Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.","imp":3.56,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"standard","gwa":"Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates"},{"t":"Design control systems or algorithms for purposes such as automotive energy management, emissions management, or increased operational safety or performance.","imp":3.5,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"frontier","gwa":"Thinking Creatively"},{"t":"Develop or integrate control feature requirements.","imp":3.44,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"frontier","gwa":"Thinking Creatively","auto":0.3151,"aug":0.6849},{"t":"Research computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.","imp":3.28,"exp":45,"src":"heuristic","tier":"efficient","gwa":"Getting Information"},{"t":"Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.","imp":3.21,"exp":45,"src":"heuristic","tier":"standard","gwa":"Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge"},{"t":"Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction.","imp":3.2,"exp":50,"src":"heuristic","tier":"frontier","gwa":"Thinking Creatively"}],"adjacent":[{"code":"17-3027.01","slug":"automotive-engineering-technicians","title":"Automotive Engineering Technicians","overlap":0.78,"months":8,"exposure":58.1,"strong":true},{"code":"17-2011.00","slug":"aerospace-engineers","title":"Aerospace Engineers","overlap":0.71,"months":10,"exposure":49.8,"strong":true},{"code":"17-2112.03","slug":"manufacturing-engineers","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","overlap":0.7,"months":11,"exposure":59.9,"strong":true},{"code":"17-2141.00","slug":"mechanical-engineers","title":"Mechanical Engineers","overlap":0.69,"months":11,"exposure":47.5,"strong":true},{"code":"17-2071.00","slug":"electrical-engineers","title":"Electrical Engineers","overlap":0.69,"months":11,"exposure":54,"strong":true}]}