What do you do if you want to work for the best companies in Automotive Engineering?

Getting the correct fundamental education is very important not only from your college or school but also from self studying. I prefer self study as a very effective way to get educated in any stream you study. What if you get doubtful when self studying? Then until you get a clear view for that issue read books or see some videos related. Unlike something you learn by your lecturer in college this way the thing you learn just won't go to head it will go to your heart and build up your passion towards cars.

L’éducation est fondamentale mais, personnellement, j’y ajoute la passion pour l’automobile et les expériences concrètes comme plus-values indispensables !

Rien de tels que des projets courts mais formateurs, que ce soient dans les pits de circuits, des garages ou des projets étudiants.

Les niches peuvent vite devenir des voies sans issue dans un monde évoluant toujours plus vite. Je préfère toujours un généraliste pragmatique et touche-à-tout…

Develop skills relevant to automotive engineering such as CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), vehicle dynamics, automotive electronics, powertrain engineering, and vehicle safety. Learn about the companies. What are the key products? If you wish to go in design department, what is the basic design of the products, principals etc. If you wish to go to the sales department, understand the market share of that product. Improve your skills based on your current likes and interest.

Specialization can make you more attractive to top automotive companies. Identify emerging trends in the industry, such as electrification, connectivity, or lightweight materials, and seek out specialized training or certifications in these areas. Being an expert in a niche area of automotive engineering can give you a competitive edge and demonstrate your commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements

Network with professionals in the automotive industry through industry events, career fairs, and online platforms like LinkedIn. Building connections can help you learn about job opportunities and get referrals. Make the best use of the alumini network too. If you're an IIT'an, you have a very good alumini. Plus, learn to be okay to ask a favour to a senior, it always helps to go up the career ladder.

Practice common interview questions and be prepared to discuss your technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and passion for automotive engineering. Familiarize yourself with the company's products, services, and industry challenges. Pursue continuous learning and professional development opportunities to stay competitive in the field. Consider obtaining certifications or advanced degrees to enhance your expertise and qualifications. Attend Job fairs, on-campus, off-campus fairs. Try to learn through various courses that is available on LinkedIn. Those are very helpful for a job seeker and one who wants to improve skills.

La formation continue est un atout fondamental… N’hésitez pas à agrandir votre zone de confort (IA, robotique, aéronautique, coaching, PNL, etc.).

The best automotive engineering companies? It's for you to decide who they are. Each company has it's own culture and seeks different qualities in a prospective candidate. Therefore, you should understand the mission and vision of multiple automotive engineering companies by ploughing through their website pages and social media handles. Now, finalize a list of 10 automotive engineering companies based on your analysis of whether or not you fit in with their respective missions and visions. Once you finalize your list, comment on their posts, network with recruiters and engineers at those companies, and keep adding to your portfolio at the same time. This way, success is inevitable.

If consider these, it can be helpful too: Be creative and flexible go beyond, Act as you own that company and you want to stay on the top to gain more success.