O*NET-SOC 17-3027.01

Automotive Engineering Technicians

Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.6207/2016
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.507/2016
Speaking2.A.1.d3.507/2016
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2507/2016
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.2507/2016
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.2507/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8807/2016
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8807/2016
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.7507/2016
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7507/2016
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7507/2016
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6207/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.Core2707/2016
Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.Core2707/2016
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.Core2707/2016
Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.Core2707/2016
Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.Core2707/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Investigative5.3311/2023
Conventional4.6311/2023
Artistic1.3911/2023
Enterprising1.3211/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.