motor vehicle engine tester

Motor vehicle engine testers test the performance of diesel, petrol, gas and electric engines in specialised facilities such as laboratories. They position or give directions to workers positioning engines on the test stand. They use hand tools and machinery to position and connect the engine to the test stand. They use computerised equipment to enter, read and record test data such as temperature, speed, fuel consumption, oil and exhaust pressure.

Scope note

Excludes motor vehicle engine inspector.

Alternative Labels

truck engine inspection technician

lorry engine tester

diesel engine tester

vehicle engine inspection technician

car engine inspection technician

gas engine tester

motor vehicle engine tester

electric engine tester

truck engine tester

diesel engine inspection technician

engine inspection engineer

gas engine inspection technician

engine inspection technician

bus engine inspection technician

hybrid engine tester

coach engine tester

car engine tester

engine tester

hybrid engine inspection technician

petrol engine tester

electric engine inspection technician

bus engine tester

petrol engine inspection technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

read engineering drawings create solutions to problems record test data diagnose defective engines execute analytical mathematical calculations use technical documentation evaluate engine performance operate precision measuring equipment use automotive diagnostic equipment use testing equipment conduct performance tests perform test run read standard blueprints

Essential Knowledge

engine components operation of different engines electromechanics mechanics of motor vehicles mechanics engineering processes health and safety regulations

Optional Skills and Competences

supervise staff manage maintenance operations send faulty equipment back to assembly line lubricate engines write records for repairs prepare audit activities position engine on test stand re-assemble engines lead inspections disassemble engines maintain test equipment supervise work operate lifting equipment liaise with engineers

Optional Knowledge

quality assurance procedures engineering principles

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b50ae5f6-3f67-4cc7-92bb-6cec7214bfc4

Status

released

Occupations