Automotive Test Evaluation Engineer
じどうしゃじっけんひょうかぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Automotive Development Engineers
Summary
A technical role that evaluates automotive performance and safety through various experiments and provides feedback to the development department.
Description
Automotive test evaluation engineers plan and conduct road tests, durability tests, environmental tests, crash tests, etc., on vehicles under development or prototypes, and analyze the obtained data. They use test tracks, laboratories, wind tunnels, and other facilities to evaluate performance, durability, and safety, and provide feedback to the design and development teams. They are also responsible for calibrating measurement instruments, building data collection systems, detecting anomalies, and troubleshooting, requiring advanced technical knowledge and experience.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of automotive electrification and autonomous driving technologies, demand for safety and performance evaluation is expected to increase. The role in the test evaluation field will become even more important due to strengthened environmental regulations and legal compliance.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Curious or inquisitive / Logical thinking / Patient
Work Style
Domestic and International Travel / Experiment / Field Test / Flex / Outdoor Test
Career Path
Experiment Engineer → Senior Experiment Evaluation Engineer → Project Leader → Development Department Manager → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
CAN Communication / Data Acquisition and Measurement / Data Analysis / Measurement Equipment Operation / Test Plan Development / Vehicle Control Knowledge
Recommended Skills
CAD / Data Analysis / MATLAB/Simulink / Statistical Analysis / Technical English Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze test data and identify issues. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor defects directly impact safety. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because handling large amounts of measurement data. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for experiment design and schedule management. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for troubleshooting during tests and root cause analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Type 1 Ordinary Automobile License
Aliases
- Automotive Test Engineer
- Vehicle Experiment Evaluation Engineer
- Vehicle Test Evaluation Engineer
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