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Spencer
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Yuma, Arizona
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I’m trying to think of careers for when I grow up and I’m considering automotive. Is it fun to work on cars and engines?
I’m a middle school student trying to find a good career. I’m considering engineering and auto motive. What s the best part of working on cars?
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Holly Boudreau
Sales
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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Holly’s Answer
This has so many good things going for it! Try reaching out to an older family member or friend, or explore activities for young adults where you can work on cars. This way, you can see if you enjoy it, and if you do, you'll have valuable experience to add to your resume later on.
Emily Anne
Manager, Technical Support
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Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Emily’s Answer
It’s fantastic that you’re already exploring your interests and thinking ahead about your future career!
Working on cars and engines can definitely be enjoyable, especially if you like hands-on activities, solving technical problems, and understanding how things work. Many people find it fun and rewarding because:
-You get to see results right away, tinkering, fixing something or making it run better can be very satisfying.
-There’s always something new to learn—technology is always changing with new types of engines, electric vehicles, and computer systems.
-It involves teamwork and creativity and sometimes you work with others to solve complex problems or customize vehicles.
-You can work with your hands which is perfect if you like being active and moving around, rather than sitting at a desk all day.
The best part is that many people love the sense of accomplishment when a car runs smoothly again or when they finish a big project, like restoring a classic car or building a high-performance engine.
If you’re thinking about a career in automotive engineering or repair:
-Take science, math, and technology classes in school, which is a great foundation, I think.
-Join any available clubs (robotics, shop work, STEM clubs) or take electives related to vehicles or engineering.
-Look for opportunities to shadow or volunteer at local garages or car dealerships as you get older.
Remember: Every job has its challenges too like sometimes repairs can be tough, and you might get dirty or have to solve difficult problems. But if you’re interested in how things work and like to fix and build, it can be a very fun and rewarding path!
If you’d like more information on engineering careers, many organizations and schools have mentorship or career exploration programs that can help you learn more. Good luck exploring your options!
Working on cars and engines can definitely be enjoyable, especially if you like hands-on activities, solving technical problems, and understanding how things work. Many people find it fun and rewarding because:
-You get to see results right away, tinkering, fixing something or making it run better can be very satisfying.
-There’s always something new to learn—technology is always changing with new types of engines, electric vehicles, and computer systems.
-It involves teamwork and creativity and sometimes you work with others to solve complex problems or customize vehicles.
-You can work with your hands which is perfect if you like being active and moving around, rather than sitting at a desk all day.
The best part is that many people love the sense of accomplishment when a car runs smoothly again or when they finish a big project, like restoring a classic car or building a high-performance engine.
If you’re thinking about a career in automotive engineering or repair:
-Take science, math, and technology classes in school, which is a great foundation, I think.
-Join any available clubs (robotics, shop work, STEM clubs) or take electives related to vehicles or engineering.
-Look for opportunities to shadow or volunteer at local garages or car dealerships as you get older.
Remember: Every job has its challenges too like sometimes repairs can be tough, and you might get dirty or have to solve difficult problems. But if you’re interested in how things work and like to fix and build, it can be a very fun and rewarding path!
If you’d like more information on engineering careers, many organizations and schools have mentorship or career exploration programs that can help you learn more. Good luck exploring your options!
Thanks for the help.
Spencer
Thank you, Emily for the advice.
Shadrack
Thank you for telling me about the automotive industry. It's appreciated, especially for someone exploring career options. The information is helpful for considering automotive and engineering careers.
Thank you again for the advice.
Spencer
William Vvuko
Retired engineer
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Moyo, Northern Region
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William’s Answer
Hi Spencer,
Loving what you do is an excellent mindset. Interest is a key part of it.
Fundamentally, any engineering cause requires a reasonably good knowledge of mathematics and physics. Other subjects such as chemistry help us understand the properties of the many materials we use in engineering work: tools, construction materials, maintenance materials such as lubricants & cleaning detergents.
Mobility is one of the key areas of human needs. The automotive industry plays a key role in fulfilling this need.
Later on in your studies, you will get introduced to such subjects as mechanics that help you to understand how parts fit together to perform certain functions we desire, what forces are at play and how to ensure a safe and reliable operation.
Understanding concepts involved in cause and effect analysis will help improve your problem solving skills. Reliability studies is an area where this skill is heavily involved: design, construction, operation and maintenance all benefit from it. Safety, reliability and quality are all embedded in the overall approach.
The automotive industry involves design, construction, operation and maintenance, all of which are good areas for specialization.
The construction/manufacturing aspect is heavily characterized by robotics - a field that should be of great interest to students aspiring to build careers in engineering.
Motorsports is an area that can be of interest to students too.
Aspirations need to be matched by the quality of effort in order to attain success.
Hope this will be of value to you.
Loving what you do is an excellent mindset. Interest is a key part of it.
Fundamentally, any engineering cause requires a reasonably good knowledge of mathematics and physics. Other subjects such as chemistry help us understand the properties of the many materials we use in engineering work: tools, construction materials, maintenance materials such as lubricants & cleaning detergents.
Mobility is one of the key areas of human needs. The automotive industry plays a key role in fulfilling this need.
Later on in your studies, you will get introduced to such subjects as mechanics that help you to understand how parts fit together to perform certain functions we desire, what forces are at play and how to ensure a safe and reliable operation.
Understanding concepts involved in cause and effect analysis will help improve your problem solving skills. Reliability studies is an area where this skill is heavily involved: design, construction, operation and maintenance all benefit from it. Safety, reliability and quality are all embedded in the overall approach.
The automotive industry involves design, construction, operation and maintenance, all of which are good areas for specialization.
The construction/manufacturing aspect is heavily characterized by robotics - a field that should be of great interest to students aspiring to build careers in engineering.
Motorsports is an area that can be of interest to students too.
Aspirations need to be matched by the quality of effort in order to attain success.
Hope this will be of value to you.
ilya tarasov
Network Performance Engineer
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Branchburg, New Jersey
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ilya’s Answer
Hi Spencer,
Working on cars and engines can be a lot of fun, especially when you're fixing up your own vehicle or making it better. It's really rewarding to see your hard work pay off. If you're thinking about becoming a mechanic, you could go to trade school, or maybe there's a shop class at your high school where you can get some hands-on experience. The automotive field is really broad, with lots of exciting areas to explore, from design and engineering to thermodynamics and materials. It's a great way to build a career doing something you love.
Working on cars and engines can be a lot of fun, especially when you're fixing up your own vehicle or making it better. It's really rewarding to see your hard work pay off. If you're thinking about becoming a mechanic, you could go to trade school, or maybe there's a shop class at your high school where you can get some hands-on experience. The automotive field is really broad, with lots of exciting areas to explore, from design and engineering to thermodynamics and materials. It's a great way to build a career doing something you love.
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