Automotive Engineer
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.
At a Glance
Automotive Engineer earns an average of $68,750/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 7.1–7.6 years. Top skills: Communication, Engineering Design Process, Problem Solving.
$68,750/yr
Bachelor's degree
7.1–7.6 years
9
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Automotive Engineers
Median Wage
$102,320/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+9.1%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Engineering Design Process
Product Design
Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA)
Mechanical Engineering
Vehicle Design And Development
Technical Requirements
Electrical Engineering
Release Engineering
Project Management
Test Engineering
Vehicle Systems
Flight Testing
Systems Engineering
Computer-Aided Design
Common Skills (14)
Communication
Problem Solving
Operations
Interpersonal Communications
Program Management
Management
Microsoft Office
Teamwork
Leadership
Planning
Self-Starter
Certifications (1)
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
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