Will AI Replace Automotive Engineering Technicians?

Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Analyze performance of vehicles or components that have been redesigned to increase fuel efficiency, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative types of air-conditioning systems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles or components that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Fabricate new or modify existing prototype components or fixtures.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Recommend product or component design improvements, based on test data or observations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Recommend tests or testing conditions in accordance with designs, customer requirements, or industry standards to ensure test validity.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Test performance of vehicles that use alternative fuels, such as alcohol blends, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, biodiesel, nano diesel, or alternative power methods, such as solar energy or hydrogen fuel cells.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Participate in research or testing of computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Build instrumentation or laboratory test equipment for special purposes.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.