From mechanical engineer to powertrain engineer
14 of the 81 essential skills of a powertrain engineer are already essential for a mechanical engineer — about 17% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from mechanical engineer in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 14
- skills carry over
- 67
- would be new
- 17%
- of the target job covered
- 81
- essential skills of a powertrain engineer
What a powertrain engineer does
Powertrain engineer work on the design of propulsion mechanisms across the automotive sector. This includes technical implementation of powertrain components, such as mechanical engineering, the electronics and software used in modern vehicles, as well as coordination and optimisation of multiple energy sources in the powertrain context.
What carries over
14 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adjust engineering designs
- approve engineering design
- CAE software
- define technical requirements
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- mechanical engineering
- mechanics
- mechanics of motor vehicles
- mechatronics
- perform scientific research
- principles of mechanical engineering
- use technical drawing software
What would be new
67 skillsEssential for a powertrain engineer and not for a mechanical engineer. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- aerodynamics
- apply health and safety standards
- assemble automotive batteries
- assess financial viability
- assess powertrain
- automation technology
- automotive diagnostic equipment
- automotive engineering
- battery components
- CAD software
- calibrate engines
- car controls
- collaborate with engineers
- compare alternative vehicles
- computer technology
- conduct performance tests
- control the performance of the vehicle
- create CAD drawings
- design control systems
- design drawings
- design electrical systems
- design electronic systems
- design hybrid operating strategies
- develop electronic test procedures
- develop test procedures
- electric drives
- electric motors
- electrical testing methods
- electronic test procedures
- electronics
- energy saving potential of automated shift systems
- engine components
- evaluate engine performance
- execute software tests
- fuel cell types
- green automotive technologies
- hybrid control systems
- hybrid model
- hybrid vehicle architecture
- install car electronics
and 27 more
Other moves from mechanical engineer
2 roles- aerodynamics engineer12 skills in common
- thermal engineer11 skills in common
← mechanical engineerpowertrain engineer →The other way round
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