In the year January 1880, Rudolf began to work as an apprentice in the Sulzer Engine Works in Winterthur, Switzerland. The Company was involved in building refrigeration and steam engine; Rudolf Diesel was always impressed by both.
The History, Role and Mission of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms. and Explosives. The ATFE, a federal law enforcement agency, operates with a budget of $1.15 billion (as of 2012) and has 4,770 employees, 2,442 of whom are ATFE special agents.
Special agent applicants must: 1  Be U.S. citizens. 2  Possess a current and valid automobile operator's license. 3  Complete the ATF special agent applicant questionnaire. 4  Take and pass the ATF special agent exam. 5  Take and pass the ATF special agent applicant assessment test. 6  Take and pass the ATF Pre-employment Physical Task Test.