Automotive

Automotive engineers design, build, maintain, and operate self - propelled vehicles for use on land or sea, in air or space.

Examples: 

Automotive engineers are involved in:

  • Designing new types of aerodynamic Formula-1 racecars
  • Developing engines that improve fuel efficiency and reduce green house gas emissions
  • Planning how to dismantle, flatten, and shred older vehicles to recycle the metals for new cars
In your community: 

As an automotive engineer you could solve important transportation issues that effect your native community. For example, you could:

  • Design an all terrain vehicle better suited to travel over local land
  • Develop an engine that starts without failing in mid-winter
  • Solve vehicle-related pollution issues that effect your community
Aptitude: 

If you like...

  • Solving Problem
  • Being creative
  • Building new things
  • Automobiles
  • Helping others

...you might enjoy Automotive Engineering.

Universities: 

If you want to study Automotive Engineering, you can go to the following university:

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