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

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electric engine tester

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bus engine inspection technician

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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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

quality assurance procedures engineering principles

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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