Automotive Engineering
Kasyap Bendapudi
What is automotive engineering?
Automotive engineering is a branch of vehicle engineering, concerned with the design and structure of automobiles, buses, trucks, and motorcycles.
I chose this field of engineering because I have always had a very deep interest in automobiles, ever since I was little. I am very curious to know how each part of a car works together, and therefore, would like to pursue a career in this course.
What does an automotive engineer do?
An automotive engineer does one or more of the following on a typical day:
Most engineers work on various aspects of automobiles and other vehicles, such as the safety, the fuel economy, vehicle dynamics, vehicle electronics, performance, cost, etc.
- Designs new products or modifies existing ones
- Troubleshoots or solves engineering problems
- Plans and designs manufacturing processes
Most engineers work on various aspects of automobiles and other vehicles, such as the safety, the fuel economy, vehicle dynamics, vehicle electronics, performance, cost, etc.
What is the starting salary of an automotive engineer?
The minimum starting salary of an automotive engineer is about $56,000, while the median salary is $69,008.
What education is needed for an automotive engineer?
Most engineers are required to have either a bachelor's degree or a master's degree, in order to become an automotive engineer. People need to have a 4 year degree for a position in automotive engineering.