Advanced Powertrain | Kirkwood Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Complex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingWritingMathematicsActive Listening

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyPhysicsMathematicsMechanicalDesign

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalityMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.
Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.

Technology

Computer aided manufacturing CAM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareObject or component oriented development softwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

Air compressorsAnechoic chambersBench drill pressesBench grindersCarbon dioxide analyzersClimate test chambersComputerized numerical control CNC lathesDigital camerasDisc finishing machinesEngine test dynamometersFive-axis machining centersFloor drill pressesGas analyzersHorizontal band sawsHydraulic hoists

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-2141.02	Automotive Engineers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

System-level automotive tests — plan and conduct with limited oversight, interpreting results against defined acceptance criteria in a test facility.
Root cause and variation analyses — perform independently on recurring vehicle subsystem failures, applying structured problem-solving methodologies.
Aerodynamic, brake, or transmission system designs — analyze using CAD and simulation software to evaluate performance against engineering targets.
Vehicle control software calibration — execute and validate calibration sequences for powertrain or chassis systems in a dynamometer environment.
Technical project status reports — prepare and deliver to internal stakeholders, accurately conveying engineering progress and risk items.
Production quality control standards — contribute to the development and documentation of standards for a specific vehicle component or assembly process.
Junior engineering personnel — coordinate task assignments and provide technical guidance during routine design or testing activities.
Alternate fuel or hybrid powertrain concepts — evaluate technical feasibility by reviewing literature and applying established engineering analysis methods.
Systems analysis techniques — use to assess interactions among vehicle subsystems and identify performance trade-offs in familiar engineering contexts.
Project management software — use to track milestones, manage engineering deliverables, and communicate schedule status within a multi-disciplinary team.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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