Automobile engineering
or
automotive engineering is the branch of engineering which
deals with the study as how to design, manufacture and operate
automobiles like buses, trucks, cars etc. and also their
respective engineering subsystems. This can also be a grouped
under
vehicle
engineering.
An automobile engineer’s
main duty is to design, test and develop vehicles and/or
components from concept stage through to production stage. The
vehicle after being launched in the market also needs
improvement. Then it comes to the duty of the automobile
engineer to improve the
vehicle in response to customers' feedback.
Automobile engineers further can specialize in the areas such as
aerodynamics, alternative fuels, chassis, electronics,
emissions, ergonomics, manufacturing, materials, motorsport,
power train, rapid prototyping,
vehicle and
pedestrian safety or
supply chain management etc. The responsibility of
automobile engineer is always in maintaining the high standard
of
vehicle by the use of traditional methods and
state-of-the-art technology.
In recent times, owing to the rapid growth of automobile
industries
in the country, the
demand for skilled professionals has also been increased
considerably. Hence opting for a career in
automobile engineering
will be interesting as well as rewarding.
Courses & Eligibility
An aspirant of
automobile
engineering must start his/her academic career in Science at
intermediate level i.e. plus two (with Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics). After completion of plus two or class 12th in science
stream he/she has to sit for entrance examinations conducted both at
national and state level . After qualifying the entrance exam he/she would take
up BE/BTech in
automobile engineering
which is of four years duration.
One can also opt for Diploma program after completion of his/her class
10th. In this case he/she will only be recognized with the status of a
junior engineer. However there are very few institutions offering
diploma programs in
automobile engineering.
One, who still wants to study further after completing BE/BTech, can
pursue MTech program offered by Indian
Institutes of Technology and few other engineering
colleges/universities
in the country. For doing M.Tech the candidate needs to qualify the
GATE examination.
Individuals with interests in
research and development can take up PhD program after his/her post
graduation studies.
Career Prospects
With the rapid growth of automobile
industry in India, the demand for qualified and skilled automobile
engineers has also been increased in recent times. The overall
reason is due to the increasing demand for
vehicle.
The possibility of an automobile engineer to find job is maximum in
automobile manufacturing industries. 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. Job opportunities are well in
India as well as in foreign countries including the Middle East. In
Middle East the pay scales are good and opportunities are many.
One who is still having the desire to continue his/her educational
career can also continue by joining MTech and PhD programs. In this
case he/she could become a researcher or scientist and further help
in the development of the field. One can also join as part time or
full time lecturer or professor in engineering colleges/universities
in India and abroad.
Pay-Package
The
average starting monthly salary of a fresh graduate of
automobile
engineering ranges between Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 15,000. The trend
will increase with increase in experience and skills. Freshers from
elite technological institutions including IITs, NITs, and BITS are
offered very high pay package owing to their academic excellence and
skills. After having three or four years of industrial experience, one
can a expect salary up to Rs 40,000 per month. There is no limitation
for the right candidates to progress in this field.
Institutes/Universities
There are few
institutions in India offering courses in
automobile engineering.
The demand is more as compared to the production. BE/BTech course in
automobile engineering is offered by elite technological
universities including the IITs and NITs. Other pioneer institutes
are
Birla institute of Technology, Institute of Technology (Banaras
Hindu University), College of Engineering and Technology (Anna
University) and several other state level engineering colleges.
Please click on the links given below to get a list of vast number
of engineering colleges located in various states and major cities
of the country which might be offering courses in
automobile engineering.
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