How to become automobile engineer

Hello Harshvardhan Desai

Here are steps to become automobile Engineer

• Earn a Bachelor's Degree

A few schools offer 4-year bachelor's degree programs in transportation design, and some have programs in industrial design with a transportation design concentration. Typical coursework includes design fundamentals, 2-D and 3-D drawing skills, car technology, research skills development, model-making, and computer aided drafting or CAD. Since both transportation and industrial design programs are rare, admission can be quite competitive. Students can consider earning an associate's degree in industrial design before applying to an automobile design program. Students should begin building a car design portfolio during this time.

• Build a Portfolio

A professional portfolio of high-quality, innovative work is essential throughout the career of an automobile designer. It is used to show the designer's creativity and capabilities and can help with gaining employment and/or entrance to graduate school. Bachelor's programs include creation and development of a portfolio, but it's important to keep working on and adding to it over time.

• Gain Work Experience

Job prospects for graduates holding an automobile design degree come mainly from car manufacturers and design companies specializing in automotive design. A college with close ties to such companies can be helpful in placing recent graduates. According to the BLS, industrial designers are expected to see a 4% job increase during the 2012-2022 decade, which is slower than average for all occupations. Consumer demand for innovative designs, however, should ensure the continued need for all types of industrial designers.

• Consider a Graduate Degree in Automobile Design

After completing a bachelor's degree and/or obtaining some professional experience, returning to school to earn a graduate degree in automobile design may demonstrate a designer's dedication to the profession. For example, earning a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Transportation Design advances design skills and contributes to portfolio work. An MFA or Master of Industrial Design (MID) degree program can take 2-4 years and requires rigorous research, emphasizing real-world experience with commercially-oriented projects. Classes, design labs, and internships or externships improve the designer's overall knowledge of design practices and further develop innovation skills, which can lead to career advancement.

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