Berufsfelder und Erfahrungen
Deciding on a degree programme is almost always a challenge that is preceded by many questions. We have answered a few questions about the Automotive and Powertrain Engineering degree programme at FH Aachen.
You can find more information about the degree programme, content and practical projects in our Faculty of Aerospace Engineering.
Where can I work after graduation?
Many doors are open to graduates after studying vehicle and drive technology: they can pursue postgraduate studies, i.e. a Master's degree, a double degree or a doctorate. There is also the possibility of entering research or education as a specialised teacher after graduation.
Engineers in faculty 6 often find their jobs in the national and international vehicle, drive and logistics industries, public authorities and technology companies. Many branches of the metal and plastics processing industry, energy companies and engineering offices are also potential future employers.
Either way, you can gain a foothold in one of the most labour-intensive industries. More specifically:
- in national or international vehicle manufacturing
- with suppliers to the industry
- in quality and expertise management
- in high-tech areas of mechanical engineering
- in drive and e-mobility technology
- Research and innovation organisations and companies (institutes, start-ups)
- at TÜV or similar institutions
What are typical activities and fields of work?
As an engineer in vehicle and drive technology, you are at the interface between research and industry.
Your task is to translate findings from science and research into clear technical concepts and solutions. You will often work in interdisciplinary projects and have the opportunity to contribute your experience to the development of new and innovative technologies. And that is more important today than ever.
The workplace is not exclusively in the office, but also in component development directly on the object, in the workshops and laboratories.
The tasks are very varied and we would like to present some of them here
as examples:
Development
Would you like to develop the visions of the future and be actively involved in researching new technologies? Then this is your job.
Design (CAD) and calculation (FEM, MKS, CFD)
During your studies, you will familiarise yourself with the most important computer-aided development and simulation methods and apply them. This enables you to work seamlessly in practice.
Product management
In this area, you will be responsible for providing advice, customer-specific design and customer support.
Assembly and production planning
Do you think development is important, but see yourself more in the realisation? Then production is your field of work. In this area, you will be responsible for consulting, customer-specific design, production planning and control.
Vehicle testing
If you are interested in finding out which developments are actually feasible or how they can be further improved, your work will involve carrying out and analysing tests.
Software development
In the broad area of software, you can, for example, contribute to the development of tools for simulating or analysing test results as well as the development of powertrain and vehicle management software.
Quality management
Quality is the figurehead of every company and this must be ensured. Your task may be to develop or control processes that ensure the quality of a module, a subsystem or the entire vehicle.