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Automotive Engineers

General Information

Description

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit93.56%
  2. Federal government2.66%
  3. Self-employed1.92%
  4. Private, not for profit1.25%
  5. State and local government0.57%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2021 - 2031)
+2%
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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$95,300

State-by-state Salary

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$120,390
$60,440
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 71%
  • Master's degree 14%
  • Doctoral degree 4%
  • Post-master's certificate 4%
  • Post-secondary certificate 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Design
  • Mechanical

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