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Brock Angel

Professor Mahatha

ACA 122

11 October 2017

Career Research

1. What is the career title?

Automotive Engineer

2. Provide a brief description for this career.

Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or

other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification,

or testing of vehicle or components

3. What skills are needed for this career?

Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information

to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of

alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential

actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related

documents.

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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4. What are the minimum education and training requirements? (What degree and major

required? Also provide examples of "related fields.")

96% of all automotive engineers have bachelors degrees. Only 4% have a masters degree.

5. Is a professional degree required for this career? If so, which one (J.D., M.D., Ph.D., M.A. /

M.S.

No, most engineers only receive 4 years of schooling

6. How many years will the education/degree requirements take? Are you willing to commit?

It should only take 4 years to get the degree needed. I am willing commit because it is only 4

years.

7. What is the salary range?

The salary range is from $55,000 starting out and experienced automotive engineers can make

upwards of $120,000.

8. What is the job outlook (whether there will be a need for jobs in this field in the future)?

The projected growth is average with a 5%-8% increase in the next 10 years.

9. What are the opportunities for growth and advancement?

The opportunities for growth and advancement seem to have a lot because you can almost double

your salary just by experience.

10. List other sources to pursue for more information related to this field.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ https://cpcc.emsicareercoach.com/

11. What other research do you need to do that would help you decide or help you validate your

career decision? (Example: graduation & job placement rates for students in the required major)
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I think to help validate my career decision would be to do more personality tests because I am
fairly certain this is what I want to do because I have a huge passion for cars and machines alone.