M.Tech in Automotive Engineering

Automotive engineers design the systems and mechanisms of cars. These professionals ensure that automotive designs and systems conform to budgeted quality and cost specifications. Similar to other types of mechanical engineers, automotive engineers analyze potential problems in design and work to solve those problems, design and retest prototypes of cars and car parts, and oversee the manufacturing of automotives. Computers are a big part of how automotive engineers do their jobs.

Most automotive engineers work on a full-time basis, although many work more than 40 hours a week on occasion. Such engineers usually work as part of a team. Although most of their time will be spent in an office setting, engineers may need to occasionally travel to car manufacturing plants, as well.

Job Aspects

Automotive engineering is a subcategory of mechanical engineering. Due to the lack of specialized programs for automotive engineering, many aspiring automotive engineers enroll in a mechanical engineering bachelor's program. 

Automotive engineers work in all aspects of a vehicle's design and performance. For example, automotive engineers may be responsible for designing prototype cars, improving fuel system performance or finding more cost-effective materials to use. Daily duties may include using computer-aided design programs to review projects and test features