Career change into Automotive Engineering ?
Career change into Automotive Engineering ?
(OP)
I am currently a Semiconductor R&D engineer working in process development. I have been at it for 10 years and growing tired of the industry and wanting to move on to something different. I am very interested in the automotive field as I am a certified car junkie.
I am having a hard time finding a way into the automotive industry. I don't exactly qualify for college grad or intern positions with 10 years of engineering experience, yet I don't seem to compete very well with other applicants that have a lot of automotive experience. All of my work experience is in semiconductor. I do however have a lot of experience with cars (repairing, modifications, auto-X driving).
Any suggestions or getting my foot in the door? So far I am mainly focusing on working major companies such as Honda, Toyota, Nissan, etc.
Thanks,
Jason
I am having a hard time finding a way into the automotive industry. I don't exactly qualify for college grad or intern positions with 10 years of engineering experience, yet I don't seem to compete very well with other applicants that have a lot of automotive experience. All of my work experience is in semiconductor. I do however have a lot of experience with cars (repairing, modifications, auto-X driving).
Any suggestions or getting my foot in the door? So far I am mainly focusing on working major companies such as Honda, Toyota, Nissan, etc.
Thanks,
Jason





RE: Career change into Automotive Engineering ?
OK, I appreciate that 4 job moves is maybe not quite the answer you were hoping for!
Cheers
Greg Locock
RE: Career change into Automotive Engineering ?
RE: Career change into Automotive Engineering ?
Alternatively - we do have process engineers by the bucketful, and we do have materials engineers (not many of the latter).
Cheers
Greg Locock