mindys
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Hey everyone!
I wanted to ask for some opinions/advice from you guys that may have had the same situation that I am currently in.
To get to the meat of it, I need some suggestions how to get into the automotive world as a career.
I have a mechanical engineering degree that I finished almost two years ago. During school I did not participate in anything like FSAE (I tried, but got buried in school work) or other teams (such as Baja, Hybrid, etc.) Applied to major auto manufacturers during school, but I did not stand a chance and didn't get any interviews.
Anyways I am employed in a power distribution equipment manufacturer, but I am getting tired of the same grind. I am not interested in the work due to the product and it is making it hard to actually be excited about my work.
Since I am in Chicago, automotive is very limited. I was thinking about something like AMS Performance or another performance shop with its own engineering team would be the most ideal fit for me. I love having a mixture of design work and also hands-on. I want to stay in Chicago due to other obligations and just that this is a great area in terms of culture.
Any suggestions on how could I increase my chances in getting into this industry? I was thinking of getting an auto mechanic certification and maybe work as a mechanic for a few years, but I feel like that will not get me where I want to be.
I think the best fit for me would be something like AMS performance, where you engineer custom solutions to a particular car platform to push the limits of performance while still keeping it reliable and high quality.
If I could dedicate my knowledge towards cars I feel like it would allow me to appreciate my degree more and the interest would not only help me learn and grow at an accelerated pace, but also benefit any potential employer.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! :cheers:
I wanted to ask for some opinions/advice from you guys that may have had the same situation that I am currently in.
To get to the meat of it, I need some suggestions how to get into the automotive world as a career.
I have a mechanical engineering degree that I finished almost two years ago. During school I did not participate in anything like FSAE (I tried, but got buried in school work) or other teams (such as Baja, Hybrid, etc.) Applied to major auto manufacturers during school, but I did not stand a chance and didn't get any interviews.
Anyways I am employed in a power distribution equipment manufacturer, but I am getting tired of the same grind. I am not interested in the work due to the product and it is making it hard to actually be excited about my work.
Since I am in Chicago, automotive is very limited. I was thinking about something like AMS Performance or another performance shop with its own engineering team would be the most ideal fit for me. I love having a mixture of design work and also hands-on. I want to stay in Chicago due to other obligations and just that this is a great area in terms of culture.
Any suggestions on how could I increase my chances in getting into this industry? I was thinking of getting an auto mechanic certification and maybe work as a mechanic for a few years, but I feel like that will not get me where I want to be.
I think the best fit for me would be something like AMS performance, where you engineer custom solutions to a particular car platform to push the limits of performance while still keeping it reliable and high quality.
If I could dedicate my knowledge towards cars I feel like it would allow me to appreciate my degree more and the interest would not only help me learn and grow at an accelerated pace, but also benefit any potential employer.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! :cheers:
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