Automotive Engineer - Working conditions
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Working Conditions
Automotive engineers work in garages and workshops. Because they work with engines and engine parts, conditions may be noisy and dirty at times.
Automotive engineers may travel to repair vehicles that have broken down.
Equipment
Equipment automotive engineers may use includes:
- precise measuring equipment
- an engine-tuning computer and other testing equipment
- protective clothing and steel-capped boots
- a range of hand tools such as spanners, screwdrivers and sockets sets
- a hoist
- welding equipment
- trolley jacks and axle stands
- vehicle manuals and online databases.
Automotive engineers use a variety of hand tools
Hours
Automotive engineers usually work regular hours, but may do shift work. They may also be required to attend call-outs to vehicles or equipment that has broken down. Some automotive engineers are required to work weekends.
Contact with people
Automotive engineers work independently or in a team. Some have a lot of contact with the public, though larger businesses may have customer service representatives who serve customers.
Automotive engineers also have contact with:
- other tradespeople including panelbeaters and automotive electricians
- specialist repairers
- parts suppliers.
Updated
January 2009
