How to make a career in Automotive Engineering
To make a career in automotive engineering, there are several engineering technology programs that are offered as various academic courses helping you to specialize in designing vehicles, such as, cars, trucks, etc.
You gather the expertise in providing help to build and test the vehicles, and learn how to repair and maintain with the appropriate tools and instruments. When you watch TV, you come across commercials advertising cars and other vehicles.
If you ponder for once how much it costs the vehicle manufacturers to advertise, you would be able to realise how vast the automobile industry is. If you watch the commercials closely, you will find that features of the vehicle are advertised also, such as, side air-bags, disappearing fold down seats, gas-electric hybrids, and many more.
It is evident that someone had to design these features which are now being made available in the vehicle.
When designing a vehicle, the design break-through comes from the automobile engineers, who have the specialization to design automobiles.
The job that you have as an automobile design engineer is to design the components that go into the vehicle, test them in the laboratory, and qualify them as the components which have been correctly designed. Automobile design engineers put the concept of a vehicle into reality.
You, as a design engineer would run crash tests of the vehicle, and make due assessment of the damage caused, and gather the crash data for further analysis. This you would do to determine how safe the passengers are in the vehicle, should it run into such accidents.
You would then recommend the changes that are required for the vehicle to come up to the specified level of safety.
In order to study automobile engineering, you would need to have a strong base in science and mathematics. Through your knowledge in science, you would understand the various scientific methods that are followed to perform the experiments that are required in the field of automotive engineering.
The technology involves much of thermodynamics, mechanics, electrical motion, etc. for which reason you need to be proficient in the subject of physics.
You will be required to know the working of a combustion engine and also understand how the ignition system works. You would also be required to understand the different aspect of forces that work in a car crash, and able to identify the various parameters that go in to make the car safer.
Properties of material are one of the vital subjects, a knowledge of which is utilized formidably in designing of a vehicle. You would be interested to know how plastic absorbs impact, and how it behaves in comparison with steel or fiberglass.
You would also know at what temperatures the different plastic material should be put through for molding of the parts that go in a vehicle. As a technologist you would know the characteristics of paints that are applied to the vehicle to protect it from different weather conditions.
While doing the automobile engineering course, you will learn how a vehicle is manufactured, and the different stages that it goes through on its way to the final assembly.
You would learn how the different sub-assemblies are manufactured and tested for their qualification. The courses on automobile engineering offer 2 years program, which is essentially the ones designed to train the car and truck mechanics.
If you are looking for a graduate degree, you may choose the 4 years course that earns you a bachelor’s degree.
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i m a student of class 12 with commerce stream with maths i want to know that a commerce student can do automobile engeneering? pls reply
Hi gurjot you can join the Engineer Forum that you find on blogroll, someone will be please to reply to your question with more specific information
hi iam 12th studtent and my subject is computer science can i become a good software engi and automotive engi ?
i am doing my comp.sci engineering presently..but i do not want to continue my masters on the same..am interested in automobiles..what are my options?? i see one can move from mech. to comp sci..is it possible the other way around??
i am student of automotive technology and ready to attain an associate degree in two semester to come. what is your advise me and how i can be an automotive engineer.
I suggest you try to write your request on this forum related to automotive engineering.
http://www.crptechnology.com/forums
Iam a b.tech mechanical engineer. now i would like to study the specialiaztion courses on automobile(engines).whether i have any chance to satisfy my needs.
There are many ways of becoming an automotive engineer and there are also lots of specialisations concerned with automotive. Any person with Engineering degree/Diploma can become an automotive engineer but you will need take some modules that are related to Vehicle engineerig in general. I personally studied mechanical engineering and my speciality is dynamics and control in vehicle engineering environment( basically we analyse the dynamics of a car due to the driver’s input i.e steering, braking and accelerating). There are different levels concerned with automotive, the question will be where do you want to fit. You can find yourself in the following process/levels of automotive:
1. Design: Most of the time to be involved in the desin team you will need a postgraduate degree because it involves lots of advanced analysis and computation.
2. Development:
3. Manufacturing: This is the most important level. this is where production takes place and experience plays a big role because some of the components need to be modified to meet some standard.
Am a 21 year old student wit intec colege doing cert in motor vehicle technology.I luv wat am doin its ben alwez my dream to become an engeneer and i ll do watever it teks.Am doin so wel bt my problem is that we dnt do practicals its a distance learning,do i stand a chance of fulfiling my childwod dream?
Pls, i am a high school student and intend to read mechanical engineering upon graduation, but for fact that i`m not good in maths, i`m i doing the thing??? Pls reply.
Hi, I want to know what is the scope for the automotive industry and the average pay for all kinds of jobs of this industry.
i am student of science stream & i am interested in automobile engineering there is scope for AE & what is minimum salary after degree?
hi i am in class 12th interested in automobiles very much.. can anybody tell me what are the procedures for creating a good career in this field pls reply me on [email removed]
Pls mam or sir . . Can you tell me how much will it cost me if ill opt for automobile engineering. . I just completed my 12.. I hope to get around 75 percent. . Can i know the colleges offer this field in karnataka . . Around mangalore. . Pls help me out
i m persuing b tech from mechanical and wana to know what is best to get specialisation in automobile designing? rply me………….
i have science and have decided to study automative engeneering, will l have problems in it as time goes on? which text books should i use in order to be successful in it?
im a student from kenya and i want to study automotive engeneering, what are the terms?
How would the nature of an Automotive Engineer be like? would be include anything that would be testing the prototype of the car and just refining the car’s setup itself? Or is it just another 9-5 job working in an office in front of a computer?
i have completed my 3 yrs regular Diploma In Automobile Engg after 10+2. from Karnataka state board of technical education.I have Five Years experience in automobile service sector. Now i want to be Automobile Engr. What is ur opinion about B_Tech of automobile Engg through distance learning programe as regular Engg. is much expensive. Pls guide me.Can u tell me the institutions providing this B-Tech of Automobile Engg through distance learning with good links in the market.
hi,my name is aman. m 18yr boy just have got the result of 12th commerce with 55%.i am good in computer related programmes. should i apply for the automotive engineering, what would b the expected salary and scope after degree? what would b the average pay for the courses?
pls i will to the university that offer automoblie enginering
i have just passed my hsc from commerce stream and wanted to make a carreer in automobile engineering is it possible from commerce stream pls reply
i m doing be in cs how i make my career in automobile engg. plz tell me??????
hello sir, i have done automobiles engineer 3 years diploma from a very reputated government college in delhi,although it is not a degree but i m working as an automobile maintainance engineer,although the job is good but i need a corporate job,i dont know what to do further,pls guide as my age is 23 rite now regards
Hi sir\mam
After completing my 12 years of education with maths and physics, i was very much confused what field i have to choose in Eng. I consulted many peoples and they all said go for your interest.
And believe me am interested in cars. I learned driving when i was of 1 4. So it clears.
But one thing bothers me what about average salary of atomotive engineers?? please do reply
hi i am a junior i wanted to become an automobile engineer.Which is the best university for automobile engineering?and wat is the earnig of automobile engineer per year now a days?how much years does it take to become an automobile engineer?
thx
i m diploma student ….i m completed my diploma in fabrication engg….. i want to completed my engg. in automobile can i have carrer in this field…reply plz …. and i really intersted in design ….and also in modification …plz suggest me what i do know …
hi i m DONE THE DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING. SO HOW IS MY FUTURE CAREER ?
AND HOW MANY WAY IN AUTO INDUSTRY FOR MAKE CAREER?.
AND I LIKE TO INTREST IN CAR DESIGINING. SO WHAT U WILL SUGGES FOR ME? AND HOW MANY DEGREE GOT IN THIS AUTO INDUSTRY AND WHICH COURES ?
sir
ihave completed diploma in automobile engg , at present i am doing job in dealer point as asst manager ,now tell me what is best for my career
just confused had HND in auto engineering and just finished Bsc. computer science what possible careers can i approach
I HAD COMPLETED ENGINEERING WITH ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION BRANCH. AM I ELIGIBLE FOR AUTOMOBILE DESIGNING P.G. PROGRAM? PLEAS SUGGEST ME THE INSTITUTES FOR THAT AND?
hello sir, i have done automobiles engineer 4years degree from a mumbai university. i m working as service advisor in auto dealership. i need a corporate job,i dont know what to do further,pls guide as my age is 27 rite now regards.
Respected sir
I have completed my Bachelors in Computer Engineering. now i want to do MSc in automotive Engineering. i wanted to know, if i am eligible for this course?. as i am from a computer engineering background.?
pls do reply.
thanks.
i have completed my computer science engineering presently..but i do not want to continue my masters on the same..am interested in automobiles..what are my options?? can i move from computer science to automotive engineering, please help me out, thank you sir……
is there any scope for automobile engineer ?
i have a diploma in automobile engineering from Pune University. I am a BA graduate in economics. Being an army officer i got to do this cras course which gave me this diploma. I want to persue further studies or a career in automobile industry.
ok first of all i want to ask if it is possible to join an university in america because in my country lebanon it is to expensive to study in addition to that i have a high average in math and physics second i want to ask what is the domain of working in this engeneering and at the end i want to know what do we study in this engeneering
hi i am yogesh
i m doing diploma in automobile industtry.and i am working with in a automobile garage.
my q is which is the diffrent way in automobile sector where i can make my carrier as well as i can develop my own business ?
and any other degree in automobile sector?
i want to study motor engeneering corse through internet
Hi, I am final year undergraduate student doing B.Tech in mechanical engineering. I want to build my career in the field of design. Is there any chance that I can directly continue in this field and if not then what would be best to establish my career in field of automobile design??
Thanks in advance.
Sir,
I have completed diploma in automobile engineering and these days working in Cube intercontinental pvt ltd Nepal the company of Eicher Truck as service advisor and warranty incharge. I want to work in forign and earn $ so kindly suggest me what to do and how?
Hi, I am a 12th standard student….I am interested in automobile engineering……I want to know what should i do to be an automobile engineer….could you please assist me…
hi am a B.E Graduate in Automobile with 70% aggregate….But i am confused that in which area of Automobile to enter …i mean design, maintinance or manufacturing…??…can u pls help me to find the path or info me the website address where i can get relevant information….??
Hi,I am doing my final year mechanical engineering.I wanted to know which are the good books to study automotive engineering and the list of fundamental subjects required to study automobile engineering.Automobile companies will be coming for placements next year.
sir, I am persuing 3 years diploma in automobile iwant to know that after it what would be short course for me.if there is any course kindly tell me.
i am param,class 11.i am very confused that in which country is best for car engineering.i have taken up PCM with physical ed.pls tell me what course should i start with?
am a student of 10.how can i directly join automobile engineering course after 10th
and what are job changes in automobile engineering……………….!
Sir,
I am a diploma holder(diploma in automobile engg)
After that which is better couse i will choose?
hi iam 10+2 pass in commerce stream,will i be eligible for diploma in automobile engg? please reply
Hi,I have done my 12th std. in commerce from mumbai university. would like to pursue something in the field of automobile.
Could u please help me wih this.
B.Tech in automobile engineering
Many Universities offer this course for 3years
hello sir,i am commerce student in 12th standard i interested career in automobile desining and i also comleted mechnical draughtsman & mechanical autocad please guidence to me for this field
hello everyone can any of u guys suggest me the best college/universities to join the automobile engineering course? thank u
which r the best colleges of gujarat for doing diploma in automobile engineering????