Automotive Technician
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Fields of activity | Automotive Technician
As an automotive technician, you’ll develop and design motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, trailers, special vehicles, motorcycles, or rail vehicles. You may specialize in redesigning or optimizing individual vehicle components as well as entire vehicles.
Depending on your area of expertise as an automotive technician, you might design control or drive systems, or plan new parts using 3D modeling and CAD (computer-aided design) software. You’ll also build prototypes and test them, evaluating aspects such as driving dynamics, while taking into account the vehicle’s quality, safety, and efficiency.
Personal requirements | Automotive Technician
- Technical and manual skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving skills and curiosity
- Sense of responsibility
- Communication skills and ability to work in a team
Path to the profession | Automotive Technician
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Take the testPotential jobs | Automotive Technician
As an automotive technician, you’ll primarily work in the automotive industry, for example, at vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, or in research and development facilities. You may also find employment at engineering firms, aerospace companies, and agricultural machinery companies. Other exciting opportunities include working for start-ups in the mobility sector or for consulting firms specializing in vehicle development.