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10 of the Most Popular Types of Engine Builder Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications that you need to start a career as an engine builder include a technical degree or past job experience in the automotive industry. Many employers accept high school graduates with mechanical skills for an apprenticeship, assistant position, or another entry-level position. In these positions, you learn the skills necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of an engine builder. You may wish to pursue a postsecondary certificate or an associate degree from a technical or vocational school. You should find a program in an area such as automotive technology, auto repair, or engine repair. The AERA Engine Builders Association offers professional certification for engine builders.

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Top Types Of Engine Builder Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Engine Builder positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Chassis Builder

    Salary range: $43,500 - $54,000

    Chassis Builder is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Chassis Builder jobs pay between $43,500 (25th percentile) and $54,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chassis Builder job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Automotive Performance Tuning

    Salary range: $68,000 - $86,000

    Automotive Performance Tuning is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Automotive Performance Tuning jobs pay between $68,000 (25th percentile) and $86,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Automotive Performance Tuning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Performance Engine Tuning

    Salary range: $117,500 - $132,500

    Performance Engine Tuning is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Performance Engine Tuning jobs pay between $117,500 (25th percentile) and $132,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Performance Engine Tuning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Car Builder

    Salary range: $41,000 - $53,000

    Car Builder is a typical job search query Most salaries for Car Builder jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $53,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Car Builder job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Race Car Fabrication

    Salary range: $38,500 - $52,500

    Race Car Fabrication is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Race Car Fabrication jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $52,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Race Car Fabrication job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Hourly Stihl Mechanic

    Salary range: $36,500 - $50,000

    Hourly Stihl Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hourly Stihl Mechanic jobs pay between $36,500 (25th percentile) and $50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hourly Stihl Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Porsche Mechanic

    Salary range: $41,500 - $60,000

    Porsche Mechanic is a typical job search query Most salaries for Porsche Mechanic jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Porsche Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Apprentice Small Engine Mechanic

    Salary range: $36,000 - $50,000

    Apprentice Small Engine Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Apprentice Small Engine Mechanic jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Apprentice Small Engine Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • High Performance Auto Mechanic

    Salary range: $43,500 - $61,500

    High Performance Auto Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for High Performance Auto Mechanic jobs pay between $43,500 (25th percentile) and $61,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for High Performance Auto Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Small Engine Mechanic

    Salary range: $36,500 - $50,000

    A small engine mechanic builds, maintains, and repairs small engines. There are a number of vehicles and pieces of equipment that use small engines, including lawn mowers, weed whackers, jet skis, ATVs, and chainsaws. Some small engine mechanics specialize in maintaining or repairing specific engines or systems, such as the transmission system, while others may be able to work on a large variety of engines and problems. In addition to actually fixing engines, you also provide customer service to your clients, order new parts, and maintain detailed records of your jobs.

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