Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Tester
しゃりょうねんぴしけんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that measures and evaluates the fuel efficiency performance of automobiles using various test equipment.
Description
Vehicle fuel efficiency testers measure the fuel efficiency performance of automobiles and engines using roller benches or chassis dynamometers in laboratories or test fields. They are responsible for measuring fuel consumption, setting driving patterns and test conditions, calibrating test equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and creating reports on test results, contributing to compliance evaluations with environmental regulations and performance verification for product development. While following standardized test procedures, maintenance and inspection of test equipment, quality control, and adherence to safety and health standards are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Due to strengthened environmental regulations, demand for fuel efficiency testing will remain stable, and with the spread of electrified vehicles and hybrid cars, advanced performance evaluation technologies will be required.
Personality Traits
Accurate / Cautious / Cooperative / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Automotive-related Companies / Project Team / Research Institute Employment / Shift Work
Career Path
Test Engineer → Quality Control Engineer → Development Test Engineer → Test Department Leader → Development Department Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Vehicle Structure / Calibration / Chassis Dynamometer Operation / Data Analysis / Fuel Efficiency Test Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Environmental Regulation Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Reading English Technical Documents / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To accurately interpret test data and evaluate performance |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute measurement errors or procedural differences affect results |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for fuel efficiency calculations and data analysis |
| Planning & Organization | Formulating test plans and managing implementation schedules is important |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly follows prescribed test procedures, so creative thinking is not highly required |
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- Automotive Inspector
- Automotive Mechanic (Grade 2 or higher)
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