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Educational Preparation
College/University Coursework
The majority of engineering programs regardless of specialty
include core curriculums that will enable the recent
graduate to work in any of the job functions discussed
in previous sections. If, however, you want to start
pursuing this specific path right away, the coursework
you'll want to consider if you have an interest in this
field would be:
- Applied Dynamics
- Applied Mechanics
- Automotive Electronics and Instrumentation
- Body/Frame Structure and Design
- Brakes and Powertrain Systems
- Combustion Engine Theory
- Engineering Measurements
- Fluid Mechanics
- Fuels, Lubricants, and Emissions
- Manufacturing Processes
- Materials Testing
- Mechanics of Materials
- Suspension and Steering
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Engineering Graphics
- CAD Software
- Queue Theory
- Optimization Networks
- Theory of Machines
- Design and Synthesis of Mechanisms
- Quality Control
- Mechatronics
Internships and Co-ops
Workplace experience is one of the best
ways to prepare for a career in the automotive industry.
You'll learn not only about the companies themselves,
but also about how the industry works and what roles
engineers play in it. You'll see how different segments
of development and production work together, and what
kinds of non-engineering skills you will need to be
a productive member of the industry workforce.
In addition to looking for leads on campus, you may
want to look at opportunities offered directly by employers.
Many of the major players in the industry have programs
in place designed to bring students at all levels into
the workplace and give them real-world experience. Some
such programs include:
For more information on opportunities at specific organizations,
check the company websites (usually under their careers
section).
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Automotive Industry
