Overview

You will find engineers of all kinds (mechanical, electrical, components, chemical, materials, and process) working in each sector of the industry and in a wide range of specialized areas.
Within automotive engineering, there are product engineers specializing in chassis design - creating the frame that holds the engine, transmission, driveshaft, and suspension together in such a way that vehicle vibration and noise are minimized while space and performance are maximized. Other engineers are working on vehicle dynamics, which addresses attributes such as the vehicle's ride, handling, steering, braking, and traction. There are durability and corrosion engineers evaluating the toughness and reliability of the vehicle by subjecting it to corrosive salt baths and a variety of severe driving conditions.

Engineers also play a critical role in all stages of vehicle manufacturing. They assess feasibility of design of the proposed vehicle to determine whether each part meets cost, safety, performance, and quality specifications. Engineers are also designing the automation and robotics systems used in the plants, arranging assembly stations, establishing work standards and laying the groundwork for the technology and innovations that will be incorporated into the vehicles of the future.