Automotive Engineering Technicians
Code: 17-3027.01
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£74,510
Range: £48,400 - £106,050
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician)
Research Technician
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
PTC Creo Parametric
Analytical or scientific software
A&D Technology iTest
Data acquisition software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
product and service development
mechanical
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Verbal
read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Hand and Finger Use
put together small parts with your fingers
keep your arm or hand steady
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Intellectual Curiosity
Innovation
Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions About Automotive Engineering Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Automotive Engineering Technicians is £74,510. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £48,400, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £106,050 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Automotive Engineering Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Automotive Engineering Technicians include: Microsoft Excel, Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical, PTC Creo Parametric, A&D Technology iTest, Data acquisition software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Automotive Engineering Technicians
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University-of-Oxford
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manchester
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heslington
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University of St Andrews
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£48,400
Median Annual (Average):
£74,510
90th Percentile (Senior):
£106,050
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