Automotive service technician jobs are important to the transportation infrastructure in southeast Michigan. Job duties range from diagnosing problems, estimating and completing repairs, vehicle maintenance, engine repair, electrical systems and manual transmission repair. Occupations encompassed in automotive repair include Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics and Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists.
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
12,777
RELATED CAREER PROFILES
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS
WHAT EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE WILL I NEED?
Automotive service technicians typically require a high school diploma or equivalent for entry. Specialized roles such as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists require a high school diploma or equivalent or postsecondary non-degree award coupled with short to long-term on-the-job training.
Comparatively, 33% of postings require zero to three years of experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCY
WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP?
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Changing Oil
Suspension (Vehicle) Brakes
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Mechanics
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Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle Inspection
Transmission Tires
WHAT COMMON SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR?
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Customer Service
• Valid Driver's License
Communications
Lifting Ability
Management
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE?
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• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Air Brake Certification
CDL Class B License
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Good Driving Record
Detail Oriented
Leadership
Problem Solving
Operations
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CDL Class A License
ASE Advanced Engine Performance Certification
American Welding Society Certification
OSHA Certification
AUTOMOTIVE
JOB
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
The Computer Occupations, All Other field is steadily growing in Michigan. Computer Occupations workers play a major role in technical, professional, software, and systems integration services across many industries. Careers encompassed in Computer Occupations, All Other include Computer Systems Engineers/Architects, Information Technology Project Managers, and Computer User Support Specialists.
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
5,137 WORKERS EMPLOYED
COMPUTER OCCUPATIONS, ALL OTHER
WHAT EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE WILL I NEED?
Most Computer Occupations require at least a bachelor's degree in addition to several years of experience. Collectively, 92% of postings require either a bachelor's or master's degree. Workers with two to three years of experience are heavily demanded with 18% of postings, while workers with 4 to 6 years of experience command 28% of postings.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
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WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP?
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Agile Methodology
• Computer Science
Project Management
Systems Engineering Automation
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• Solution Architecture
Scrum (Software Development)
Software Development
Python (Programming Language)
Amazon Web Services
WHAT COMMON SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR?
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Management
• Communications
Leadership
Problem Solving
Planning
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE?
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• Project Management Professional Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Secret Clearance
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
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Operations
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Information Technology
Writing
Customer Service
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Security Clearance
ITIL Certifications
GIAC Certifications
Agile Certification
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3,415
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists/Technicians work with engineers and scientists in research and development, manufacturing, and other environments to build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify a variety of devices. Specializations you may choose can vary from consistently high-demand electrical or mechanical engineering to growing fields such as environmental engineering, nanotechnology, or robotics and automation
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
1,695 WORKERS EMPLOYED
RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS
OCCUPATION OUTLOOK IN SOUTHEASTMICHIGAN, CY 2022
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
WHAT EDUCATION & SKILLS WILL I NEED?
The barriers to entry for Electrical and Electronic Engineering occupations are quite low relative to other comparable engineering occupations. These jobs typically require less than a bachelor's degree to enter the field, with 72% of postings asking for an Associates degree or High School Diploma. Additionally, 43% of postings only require 0-3 years of experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
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WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP?
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Electrical Wiring
Test Equipment
Hand Tools
Electrical Systems
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Programmable Logic Controllers
Soldering
Instrumentation
Electronic Components
Automation
• WHAT COMMON SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR?
• Electronics
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Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Communications
Valid Driver's License
Operations
Computer Literacy
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE?
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Secret Clearance
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
Security Clearance
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Journeyman Electrician
Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional
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Problem Solving
Management
Microsoft Office
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Excel
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CompTIA A+
Forklift Certification
CDL Class A License
NICET Level II Certification
American Society For Quality (ASQ) Certified
JOB POSTINGS BY PROSPERITY
REGION
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1,366
CAREER
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment. They work in industries including research and development, engineering services, manufacturing, telecommunications, and the federal government. Electrical and electronics engineers generally work indoors in offices. However, they may have to visit sites to observe a problem or a piece of complex equipment.
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
7,405 WORKERS EMPLOYED
RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
WHAT EDUCATION & SKILLS WILL I NEED?
Most electrical engineering occupations typically require an Bachelor's degree, with some positions demanding even higher education. In addition to a high level of education, 27% of Job postings also want to see at least 4-6 years of experience, with another 14% preferring 7 or more years of experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCY
WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP?
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Electrical Engineering
AutoCAD
Programmable Logic Controllers
Control Systems
Debugging
• WHAT COMMON SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR?
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Communications
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Problem Solving
Management
Leadership
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE?
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Professional Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer
Security Clearance
Engineer in Training
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
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Automation
Electrical Systems
Human Machine Interfaces
Electrical Wiring
Mechanical Engineering
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Writing
Microsoft Office
Planning
Interpersonal Communications
Research
Secret Clearance
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TS/SCI Clearance
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
LEED Accredited Professional (AP)
Project Management Professional Certification
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
JOB POSTINGS BY PROSPERITY REGION
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MECHANICS
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
The demand for Industrial Machinery Mechanics is strong and growing in the region, with steady year-over-year job growth and stable openings in Southeast Michigan. Industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights install, maintain, and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery. Most work full time in manufacturing facilities. However, they may be on call and work night or weekend shifts. Overtime is common.
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
12,680 WORKERS EMPLOYED
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MECHANICS
WHAT EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE WILL I NEED?
The positions posted for Industrial Machinery Mechanics seldom require a high level of education or experience. A high school diploma or GED was found to be required in 51% of postings, while Associate's and Bachelor's degrees were only required in only 10% of postings. This characteristic is also reflected in the required experience, with "no experience listed" commanding 48% of posts.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCY
WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I
DEVELOP?
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Machinery
Mechanics
Hydraulics
Preventive Maintenance
Hand Tools
WHAT COMMON SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR?
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Communications
Operations
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Management
Valid Driver's License
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE?
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HVAC
Housekeeping
Industrial Repair And Maintenance
Power Tool Operation
Plumbing
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Customer Service
Mathematics
Arithmetic
Lifting Ability
Detail Oriented
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
National Apprenticeship Certificate
Airport Security Clearance
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CDL Class B License
CDL Class A License
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional
JOB
REGION
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKERS
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
The demand for Maintenance and Repair workers in the region is stable, consistently employing over 20,000 workers each year. General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They often carry out many different tasks in a single day, and may work at any number of indoor or outdoor locations. They may work inside a single building, such as a hotel or hospital, or be responsible for the maintenance of many buildings, such as those in an apartment complex or on a college campus.
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
24,697 WORKERS EMPLOYED
RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKERS
WHAT EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE WILL I NEED?
The positions posted for Maintenance and Repair Workers seldom require a high level of education or experience. A high school diploma or GED was found to be required in 46% of postings, with Associates and Bachelor's degrees being required in only 14% of postings. This characteristic is also reflected in the required experience, with "no experience" commanding 56% of posts.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCY
WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP?
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HVAC
Carpentry
Painting
• Plumbing
Drywall (Installation And Repair)
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Preventive Maintenance
Hand Tools
Field Service Management
Snow Removal
Power Tool Operation
WHAT COMMON SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR?
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Communications
• Valid Driver's License
Customer Service
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Management
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Lifting Ability
Operations
Good Driving Record
Cleanliness
Detail Oriented
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE?
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• HVAC Certification
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
EPA 608 Technician Certification
EPA Universal Certification
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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
Air Brake Certification
CompTIA A+
CDL Class B License
JOB POSTINGS BY PROSPERITY REGION
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10,242
CAREER
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices. Specializations can vary from consistently high-demand electrical or mechanical engineering to growing fields such as environmental engineering, nanotechnology, or robotics and automation.
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
25,351 WORKERS EMPLOYED
RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
WHAT EDUCATION & SKILLS WILL I NEED?
Most of the mechanical engineer occupations analyzed here are reported to typically require a Bachelor's degree for entry at 76% of postings. A further 32% of postings required either a Master's degree or PhD. This is offset somewhat by lower demands for experience, with 31% of postings identifying three or fewer years of experience as a requirement.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
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Occupations for Assemblers and fabricators continue to be one of the most indemand positions in Southeast Michigan, with over 70,000 workers employed in each of the past two years evaluated. These workers build finished products and the parts that go into them. Most assemblers and fabricators work in manufacturing plants. Their duties may involve long periods of standing or sitting. Most work full time, including some evenings and weekends.
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
71,316 WORKERS EMPLOYED
RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS
MISCELLANEOUS ASSEMBLERS AND FABRICATORS
WHAT EDUCATION & SKILLS WILL I NEED?
The positions posted for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators seldom require a high level of education or experience. A high school diploma or GED was found to be sufficient in 44% of postings, with an Associates degree or higher required in only 7% of postings. This characteristic is also reflected in the required experience, with "no experience" listed commanding 74% of posts.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
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WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP?
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Assembly Lines
Power Tool Operation
Machinery
Production Line
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Warehousing
Housekeeping
Blueprinting
Production Process
Tooling
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Management
Detail Oriented
Communications
Operations
Packaging And Labeling
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE?
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• Lifting Ability
Security Clearance
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
Forklift Certification
ServSafe Certification
Arithmetic
Mechanical Aptitude
Tape Measure
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Operator Certification
Qualified Security Assessor
Board Certified/Board Eligible
Certified Welding Inspector
JOB POSTINGS BY PROSPERITY REGION
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WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
The demand for Production Workers is steady in the region, consistently employing close to 5,000 individuals in Southeast Michigan. Production workers may see a variety of work between different employers, ranging from Machine Operation and using hand tools, to warehousing and driving a forklift. Most tasks are focused on supporting factory or facility operations.
HOW
4,677 WORKERS EMPLOYED
RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS
PRODUCTION WORKERS
WHAT EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE WILL I NEED?
The positions posted for Production Workers seldom require a high level of education or experience. A high school diploma or GED was found to be required in 44% of postings, with an Associates degree or higher required in only 3% of postings. This characteristic is also reflected in the required experience, with "no experience listed" commanding 74% of posts.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCY
WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP?
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Machinery
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Housekeeping
Warehousing
Hand Tools
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Forklift Truck
Machining
Palletizing
Production Line
Power Tool Operation
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Communications
Packaging And Labeling
Detail Oriented
Operations
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Arithmetic
Loading And Unloading
Management
Customer Service
Problem Solving
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE?
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• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Forklift Certification
CDL Class A License
ServSafe Certification
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30-Hour OSHA General Industry Card
CDL Class B License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Tanker Endorsement
JOB POSTINGS BY PROSPERITY REGION
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5,297
1,306
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
The demand for Software Developers is strong and growing in the region, consistently placing these workers among the highest-demanded in southeast Michigan. Software Developers, Applications and Software Developers Systems Software are the two primary branches of software development. Applications developers focus on end-user experience and specialized programs, while systems software developers work closely with critical network infrastructure and embedded technologies.
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
29,317 WORKERS EMPLOYED
RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS
WHAT EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE WILL I NEED?
Many software development occupations require a bachelor’s degree for entry, a requirement reflected in 67% of postings. A master's degree is demanded in 19% of postings. Additionally, workers with two to three years of experience are requested in 23% of postings while advanced workers with four to six years of experience are also highly demanded.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
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WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP?
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Software Engineering
Agile Methodology
• Computer Science
Software Development
Java (Programming Language)
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JavaScript (Programming Language)
Python (Programming Language) Debugging
Application Programming Interface (API)
WHAT COMMON SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR?
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Problem Solving
Leadership
• Communications Management
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
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Writing
Planning
Operations
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Innovation
Information Technology
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE?
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• Secret Clearance
Security Clearance
Salesforce Certification
Microsoft Certified Professional
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CompTIA Security+
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
