Careers in Automotive Engineering

Automotive engineers design, develop and test vehicles or vehicle components from the idea stage through the manufacturing process and then improve design in response to customer feedback. Automotive engineers specialize in a wide variety of areas, such as aerodynamic qualities, alternative fuels, computer-based systems and electronics, emissions control, materials and vehicle safety.

General Design

Automotive design engineers create and test new vehicles, components and systems or improve existing ones.

Design Specialty

There are many specializations within design engineering. Some careers in automotive engineering, for instance, involve designing and revising vehicle dynamics, such as suspension, braking and steering systems.

Safety

Automotive safety engineers assess crash testing and ensure that vehicles comply with all government safety regulations.

Research and Development

Many automotive engineers work in research and development, improving performance, durability, fuel economy and other features.

Research Specialty

Within research and development are many specialties, such as performance engineers, who work on acceleration, smooth transmission function and other performance aspects.

Resources

• Further information on careers in automotive engineering

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