(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Automotive Engineers

Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology.

Salary Breakdown

Automotive Engineers

Average

$87,930

ANNUAL

$42.27

HOURLY

Entry Level

$59,630

ANNUAL

$28.67

HOURLY

Mid Level

$79,390

ANNUAL

$38.17

HOURLY

Expert Level

$122,990

ANNUAL

$59.13

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Automotive Engineers

7,720

Projected job openings through 2030


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Automotive Engineers

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Automotive Engineers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Physics

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Design

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

SKILL

Mathematics

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity


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