Automotive Engineer
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: EngineerFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to be an engineer, including mechanical engineers and related positions. Reading the work description might help you decide if working in this field is right for you. Related occupations and sources of additional information on the industry are available from this site, including specific wages for engineer types.
ISeek: Automotive Engineering TechnologyTake a look at a comprehensive overview to automotive engineering at this page, which discusses the science and math courses you will need, things to know, careers you may qualify for, and schools that offer this area of study.
Junior Engineering Technical SocietyExplore engineering as a profession at this page, with links to what engineers do, a newsletter, and a special page for students. Go to that link, and you can see about the endless possibilities in this field. A tool at the site, called ASSESS, will help you discover your strengths and guide you to the engineering discipline that is right for you. The Pre-engineering Times newsletter is just for students, as well as videos, career profiles, and national academic competition information and other opportunities to experience an engineering career firsthand.
Princeton Review: Automotive EngineeringFind the basics about automotive engineering at this page, the challenges you will face, and the high school preparation needed and college programs in this field. Links at the left of the page will bring you to a sample undergraduate curriculum, fun facts, and details on graduate programs and careers.
Occupational Titles
Automotive Engineer
Applications Engineer, Manufacturing
Automotive Designer
Automotive Engineer
Engine Designer
Engineer
Engineer, Automotive
Engineer, Brake
Engineer, Combustion
Engineer, Cryogenics
Engineer, Design Cooling And Heating Systems
Engineer, Design Machine
Engineer, Design Mechanical
Engineer, Diesel
Engineer, Distribution
Engineer, Equipment
Engineer, Facilities Or Products, Mechanical Design
Engineer, Field Service
Engineer, Mechanical
Engineer, Utilization
Equipment Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Test Inspection Engineer
Accredited Academic Programs
Accreditation Board for Engineering and TechnologySearch here for an accredited program in engineering technology at this page. Click on the program finder link to be taken to a list of engineering programs, which you can search by region, discipline, or state.
Princeton Review: Schools Offering Automotive EngineeringIf you are interested in becoming an automotive engineer, check out the list of schools accessible from this site. These are colleges in the U.S. that offer your major in the area you are looking to study in. Complete contact information on web sites for these colleges can be easily accessed to find out more about the academic program.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Automotive EngineeringAn automotive engineer’s median salary by job is shown at this site, with median pay according to years of experience. Additional information on salary according to employer type, such as a company, team, or private practice firm, as well as salary according to city of employment.
Professional Organizations
American Society for Engineering EducationClick on the student link at the top of the page, and you will gain access to a wealth of features just for high school students considering engineering as a career. You can learn about finding an affordable school, careers in engineering, or access a college search database. Find out just how you actually become an engineer, get free software, or find famous engineer biographies and engineering games. A college preparation link, as well as connections to engineering scholarships is found.
American Society for Engineering EducationConferences, publications, and educational information are all available from this organization, where you can access workshops on engineering education for school students. Prism is the organization’s award-winning publication, available on the publications tab, and covers engineering education in the U.S. College profiles and stats, as well as professional journals are here, too.
National Society of Professional EngineersResources at this page include details on licensure, education, and ethics in the field of engineering, employment, an online magazine, and a job board.
Society of Automotive Engineers InternationalSearch the career center of this professional organization, or take a look at the educational resources of this engineering site. Four industries are represented here, including automobile manufacturing and engineering. The Society offers e-learning opportunities, in addition to the “Student Central” site of the automobile main page. This includes scholarships, “extreme videos,” and the opportunity to join as a student member for a very low fee. In exchange, you receive information on choosing a college, free meetings, events, and magazines.
Society of Manufacturing EngineersThis organization will guide you to information on undergraduate education in manufacturing engineering of all types, including automotive. Find community links, where you can connect to people looking for the same information as you, or go to the student link at the top of the page to access “Student Zone,” a site with free tools for student members to network, get recognized, and find discounts.
Job Opportunity Sources
Careers and InternshipsAt this page, you will find opportunities specifically for students and entry-level positions in engineering. The links here will take you to Engineering Central, Engineer.net, and many other opportunities to find your dream job.
Licensing & Certification
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and SurveyingEngineering and surveying licensing boards are the members of this organization. You can find out about exam registration if this is your field, study materials, news, and updates to the path of professional licensure for engineering.
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesLearn about a certification program in engineering at this page, which contains applications, examination information, jobs, training, and all the details student engineering candidates need.
Professional Engineering LicensureLicensing as a professional engineer is the focus of this page, which informs about the path to the right testing process and how to get fully licensed. Get your questions answered about interstate licensing and find career profiles of several engineers.
Publications
Engineering, Go For It!This publication is for you if you are a student thinking about engineering as a career. The site focuses on the activities that will open you up to a world of opportunity in the field. You can preview sample pages at the site or order a low-cost issue.
PE, The Professional Engineers’ MagazineFind cover stories right here and access to free selected articles from the magazine for professional engineers. You can make your voice heard by finding out more about the JETS program from the Junior Engineering Technical Society. Site navigation at the left leads you to ethics, employment, interest groups, and plenty of other departments.
Online Forums & Blogs
Engineering and BlogThis is a biweekly blog that looks at developments in the field of engineering as it relates to the real world. You will find discussions that focus on engineering as it merges with the economy, politics, society, and education, and get a very good idea of the national interest in engineering in a changing world. You can also view related YouTube videos.
Go Engineering BlogThis electronic newsletter/blog tells you about the growing role of engineering in higher education, with news, events, and engineering outreach programs. The blog link in the middle of the page is a high school engineering information center and has archives dating back to 2004.
Career Videos
Society of Automotive Engineers InternationalStudent Central of SAE International includes a video of a pilot summer program in engineering, as well as footage of a graduate of an engineering program, who describes how ideas become realities. Several additional examples of engineering design and leadership in the automotive industry are introduced.
