Automobile Engineering
Automobile engineering is the study as how to design, manufacture and operate
automobiles like buses, trucks, cars etc. An automobile engineer's main duty is to
design, test and develop vehicles and components from concept stage through to
production stage and the automobile engineer improves the vehicle based on
customers feedback. Today, several foreign companies have their investments in
Indian automobile industry besides Indian companies. India is the major threewheeler
market and two-wheeler manufacturer in the world. It is also the second
largest manufacturer of tractors. India is a home to many Indian and international
automobile companies.
Eligibility For Automobile Engineering
Educational Qualifications
A BE or B.Tech is the qualification to become an automobile engineer. Even degree
holders in electrical or mechanical branch can go in for specialization in automobile
engineering at the postgraduate level. Diploma holders can take the AMIE exam to
be at par with degree holders.
Personal Qualifications
Excellent communication skills. Thorough knowledge of all the
engineering disciplines which are involved in the production of vehicles and
ability to think in an orderly and logical way. Advanced computer skills and
Willingness to learn more. Good analytical and problem solving skills. Ability
to deal with people diplomatically. flexibility to understand and apply new
technologies in a competitive environment. Team facilitator and willing to
take responsibilities.
Job Prospects For Automobile Engineers
There are plenty of employment opportunities for the qualified people and they can
select a career in Automobile Industry, which leads to bright future. Now, with so
many foreign automobile companies like Volkswagen, Audi, Renault etc targeting
India as a base for manufacturing cars, the scope for a career in Automobile
Industry is rising rapidly. Apart from it one can find jobs in service station, private
transport companies and Defense Services. Self-employment is also possible in
setting up automobile garages or maintenance of workshops.
