What specific field should I go into if I eventually want to branch off on my own and start to design my own car engines?

Hi Mylik,

Modern engines are a high-tech venture, and commercial car parts involve as much cutting-edge manufacturing design as individual parts. You may want to think about what aspects of car parts you want to build:
* Precision-manufactured parts (Industrial, Systems, Materials, and Mechanical engineering are relevant)
* Custom parts from a small machine shop for a few customers (Mechanical engineering and hands-on experience are most relevant)
* Experimental parts for a big company's concept cars (Automotive, Mechanical, Aero engineering, with up to a PhD)
* Experimental engines for fundamental research at a university (A PhD in Mechanical engineering would be relevant)
* Running a business that makes engines (hands-on experience and business skills are most relevant)

There is a whole world of possibilities, even inside of just car engine manufacture. My best wisdom for you is get involved with a club, part time job, or hobby and immerse yourself in your subject of choice. You'll learn what you like, what seems hard, and what you wish you knew more about.