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My name is Tommy, I am an automotive engineer and think you should be one too. If you have an interest in the world of automotive engineering, or want to jump into an exciting career, then Automotive Engineering HQ has all the resources for you.  Automotive engineering is an awesome field that provides any engineer or car lover with the chance to work in a rewarding, fast-paced environment. For example, that handsome gentleman in the video is me on the BMW performance track. (I actually got paid to be there that day!) I truly love what I do and love to share my experience with others. My goal for this site is to pull back the curtain on automotive engineering and give the insider knowledge that you need to enter and excel in this dynamic field. You will probably not be driving around a track in sports cars all day (although sometimes you get to!), but I can assure you that working within the automotive industry is a experience like no other.  If you love cars, or even just want to get into an incredibly high-tech engineering field, Automotive Engineering is the way to go!

Bottom Line… I will tell you the most effective ways of getting into the auto industry and make sure you know how to excel when you get there. Let this site be your guide to achieving your dream career!

If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to contact me about anything. Your feedback is important to me and I want to make sure that I cover every question you may have. Thanks and best of luck!

-Tommy

Starting up

Here is some great info if you are just starting out and want to learn more about automotive engineering. Whether you are an expert mechanic or still trying to figure out how to change your oil, The following pages will be sure to give you great overview to see what it takes to become an automotive engineer.

What is Automotive Engineering?

Automotive Engineering Job Description

Automotive Engineering Salary

Automotive Engineering Schools

On  Track

If you are already in school for engineering or a technical field, and want to get into Automotive Engineering, congratulations – you are already on the right track! Education does a great job at establishing your fundamentals of engineering. However, it truly is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the type of knowledge required to succeed in the automotive industry.  Wherever you are in your studies, this site will provide you with honest and up-to-date information that will further your success as an automotive engineer. Check these articles for great information on how to shortcut your effort and ensure you get that dream automotive job:

The Courses You Must Absolutely Focus on for Automotive Engineering

5 Must-Do’s in College to Guarantee an Automotive Job When you Leave

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Further Down The Road

If you have an engineering degree and are looking to become an automotive engineer, we can help you as well! For this site, we have broken the industry down into three areas of automotive engineering.  These  are fairly broad, and often overlap. It is a good start though, to learn the varied opportunities that exist in the automotive industry If you have an interest in a particular type of automotive engineering, be sure to check out the sections below.

Applications and Development

Production and Manufacturing

Quality Engineering, Sales and Purchasing

I have included some awesome productivity tips and work hacks to really help you excel in your career.  To get you started, read about the Pareto Principal, often called the 80/20 Rule. This rule states that 80% of your success comes from the best 20% of your effort. This is a focus that I have maintained throughout the site to ensure that you can be very effective at achieving and advancing your career goals in Automotive Engineering.