Automotive Engineering
Industry-Specific Insights
- The quickest way to do an efficient search is to concentrate on the major industry employers and professional sites. Check out the list of companies below.
- Participation in Formula SAE and other terrain vehicle competitions can help you stand out from the pack.
- Take advantage of opportunities to attend professional events and conferences (i.e. SAE and ASME)
- View our Career Planning Guide & Internship Orientation Guide. Here is an accessible PDF: Internship Orientation Guide.
Job Boards
Industry-Specific Job Boards
Recommended Resources
The resources below are a combination of general industry information as well as specific job and internship posting sites for this industry.
Recommended Associations
A professional association is an organization of people who have similar career interests. These membership-based organizations often offer a reduced rate for students that allow access to the many resources they provide. Professional association websites can also offer job/internship databases as well as opportunities to find mentors or other contacts.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)
- SAE International
Company & Industry Research
- Business Insights: Essentials
- Buzzfile
- D&B Hoovers
- Fairygodboss
- Glassdoor
- Summer Experience Database
- PayScale
Start Networking
- Engineering Career Guide – Networking Skills
- Hunter
- LinkedIn Groups – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- LinkedIn – Vanderbilt Career Insights Page
- Mango Connects
- Vanderbilt Student Groups: Vanderbilt University Motorsports
- VUconnect
Industry Blogs