O*NET-SOC 17-3027.01 · US REFERENCE
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.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
- Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 3.62/5 · rating last updated 2016-07-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Speaking
US occupation importance: 3.50/5 · rating last updated 2016-07-01
Explain a safe example of your work in two minutes, then ask which point was unclear.
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 3.50/5 · rating last updated 2016-07-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 3.25/5 · rating last updated 2016-07-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Writing
US occupation importance: 3.25/5 · rating last updated 2016-07-01
Draft a one-page explanation of a fictional decision for a non-specialist; ask for clarity feedback.
Mathematics
US occupation importance: 3.12/5 · rating last updated 2016-07-01
Check a public numerical example, including units and assumptions; explain the result.
These prompts are RolePaths practice suggestions, not O*NET instructions, training or certification.
Related work to compare
O*NET marks these occupations as related. That is a comparison starting point, not a guaranteed career transition. Check local licensing and entry requirements.
Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.