Automotive Jobs, Occupations and Careers
Automotive Jobs
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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Commentary: When Republican politicians hate jobsJacksonville Journal CourierWhy did Senate and House Republicans not applaud the recovery of one of our largest manufacturers and the recent gain in automotive jobs? Mitt Romney offered one clue in the Republican debate on Nov. 9, when he said, “They gave General Motors to the ...and more » |
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Pulse quickens in Mich. manufacturingBridge MichiganA separate forecast on automotive jobs by the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor is even more bullish. It predicts Michigan will add 15000 auto assembly and parts jobs this year. That's likely to make Michigan even more dependent on autos and ...and more » |
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