Automotive Jobs, Occupations and Careers
Automotive
The automotive industry ranges from the manufacturing of
motor vehicles and their components to the retail, repair and
servicing of all kinds of vehicles. Automotive companies
manufacture and/or distribute vehicles, including passenger
cars, trucks, locomotives, motorcycles, commercial ships,
pleasure boats, and/or recreational vehicles.
Automotive occupations includes automotive engineers,
designers and technologists, automotive mechanics,
tooling engineers, leasing managers, parts managers, service
managers, warranty administrators and dealership staff.
Anyone whose car or light truck has broken down knows the
importance of the jobs of automotive service technicians and
mechanics. The ability to diagnose the source of a problem
quickly and accurately requires good reasoning ability and a
thorough knowledge of automobiles. Many technicians consider
diagnosing hard-to-find troubles one of their most challenging
and satisfying duties.
The work of automotive service technicians and mechanics has
evolved from mechanical repair to a high technology job. Today,
integrated electronic systems and complex computers run
vehicles and measure their performance while on the road.
Technicians must have an increasingly broad base of knowledge
about how vehicles’ complex components work and interact, as
well as the ability to work with electronic diagnostic
equipment and computer-based technical reference materials.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics use their
high-tech skills to inspect, maintain and repair automobiles
and light trucks that have gasoline engines. The increasing
sophistication of automotive technology now requires workers
who can use computerized shop equipment and work with
electronic components while maintaining their skills with
traditional hand tools.
Diesel service technicians and mechanics work on
diesel-powered trucks, buses and equipment.
Motorcycle mechanics and small engine mechanics repair and
service motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and, occasionally,
small all-terrain vehicles.
Automotive Related Industries

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