Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Automotive engineering technicians help automotive engineers determine automotive performance and efficiency by conducting tests and studying and collecting data on vehicles and vehicle parts and systems. They may provide assistance in researching and testing the vehicle's engine design, aerodynamics, performance and fuel efficiency, safety features, ergonomics, and more. There are approximately 48,000 automotive engineering technicians employed in the United States, according to the Occupational Information Network.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Automotive Engineering Technician Supervisor or Manager
Automotive Engineering Technician
Apprentice Automotive Engineering Technician
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