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.

ESCO Code

3115.1.13

NACE Code

29 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers

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

electric engine tester

truck engine tester

diesel engine inspection technician

engine inspection engineer

gas engine inspection technician

engine inspection technician

hybrid engine tester

gas engine tester

coach engine tester

car engine tester

engine tester

hybrid engine inspection technician

petrol engine tester

bus engine inspection technician

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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

engineering principles quality assurance procedures

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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