Automotive and Advanced Mobility: Grades 6-8

Careers related to Electric Vehicles and Advanced Mobility offer the chance to innovate transportation and vehicle technology, creating more efficient and exciting ways to connect people and places. You may develop skills in electrical or mechanical engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and aerospace design. Professionals in these industries work on designing and building electric vehicles, advancing battery technology, and improving charging infrastructure. They often engage in roles such as engineering, research, development, production, operations, and connecting communities to smarter mobility solutions.

Career Field Top Occupations

Robot Developer (Robotics Engineer)

Researching, designing, developing, or testing robots and their uses.
  • Annual Mean Wage: $80-108K
  • Education and Training:
    • Work experience, on-the-job training or technical training
    • Bachelor's degree in engineering
    • Industry recognized credential
    • Advancement Routes: Engineering Supervisory roles or Engineering Specialist roles

Clean Energy Technician (Chemical Technician)

Carry out lab tests on solids, liquids, and gases to help scientists. This work supports the creation of new products or processes, ensures quality, helps maintain environmental standards, and involves hands-on science experiments and applications related to chemistry.
  • Annual Mean Wage: $43-59K
  • Education and Training:
    • High school diploma
    • On-the-job training
    • Associate degree or 2-years of postsecondary education
  • Advancement Routes: Technicians who have a bachelor’s degree may advance to become chemical engineers or chemists.

Green Transportation Technician (Maintenance Technician)

Use mechanical engineering ideas and principals to change, develop, test, or finetune machines and equipment, while working under the guidance of engineers or scientists.
  • Education and Training:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • On-the-job training
    • Pre-apprenticeship / Apprenticeship
  • Annual Mean Wage:  $39-$53K
  • Advancement Routes:
    • Engineering Technician
    • Industrial Mechanic
    • Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Electric Vehicle Creator (Mechanical and Electrical Assembler)

A mechanical and electrical assembler in the auto and advanced mobility field builds and puts together parts of vehicles and advanced transportation systems. They work with different tools to connect wires, motors, and other components. These workers make sure everything fits correctly and works properly. They follow detailed instructions to help create things like electric cars and other high-tech vehicles, playing a key role in making sure these machines run safely and efficiently.
  • Education and Training:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Pre-apprenticeship / Apprenticeship
  • Annual Mean Wage: $32-$43K
  • Advancement Routes:
    • Equipment Maintenance Technician
    • Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Robot Operator (CNC Operator)

A CNC operator in the auto and advanced mobility field uses special machines called CNC machines to make parts for vehicles. CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control, which means the machine is controlled by a computer. The operator sets up the machine, loads materials like metal or plastic, and makes sure the machine cuts and shapes the parts correctly. They follow specific instructions and check their work to ensure each part meets the required standards. CNC operators help create precise parts for things like electric cars and advanced transportation systems.
  • Education and Training:
    • High school diploma
    • Industry recognized credential
    • Pre-apprenticeship / Apprenticeship
  • Annual Mean Wage: $37-$50K
  • Advancement Routes: CNC Machine Programmer

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