Occupational Fields and Experiences
Where will I work in the future?
With a successful Master of Science (or double degree) under their belt, graduates have a multitude of paths open to them. Depending on your work method, you may find your place in project implementation or management, research and development, or teaching. A doctorate is also a goal that is frequently pursued.
Here's why: The technological world is in a state of flux. Influences from the economy, ecology, globalisation and demographics therefore create a high demand for well-trained specialists, especially in the automotive industry. This offers our graduates excellent prospects for entry into the professional world.
Here, they are highly sought after by:
- Automotive and transport manufacturers
- Component and subsystem suppliers
- Drive manufacturers and innovators
- Research facilities in the mobility and transport industry
- High-tech areas of mechanical engineering
- Companies in the environmental and energy sector
- Governmental and supervisory facilities such as DLR, TÜV, environmental agencies, etc.
- Providers of technical and mobility solutions
- Environmental monitoring services
What are my Future Tasks and Activities?
Master engineers can take on a diverse range of tasks. Depending on your position, your work method and also your own interests, you can take responsibility for your activities both within a team and in a leadership position. You will be a person who has answers and solutions to problems - or figures them out. In doing so, you will use the knowledge you have been provided with and incorporate it into this.
You will be able to find your role in a broad range of activities, including
- Systems integration of mechanics, electronics and information technology
- Construction and various areas of simulation technology
- Production planning and optimisation
- Technological innovation, efficiency improvement
- Ensuring product safety and quality control
- Administration of complex facilities and projects
- Technical customer contact
- Technical management
- Application-oriented research and development