Automotive Engineering
As an automotive engineering student, you’ll tackle industry challenges at the intersection of science, engineering, and mathematics. You’ll gain hands-on experience, become tech savvy, and enter the workforce full throttle. Our graduates are equipped to solve the industry’s most complex problems with confidence and innovation.
Careers in Automotive Engineering
Ready for a fast-paced career that continues to push the boundaries of current trends in technology and engineering? Entering the Automotive Engineering field opens the door for a variety of opportunities that are in demand.
- Automotive Designer
- Automotive Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- Product Validation Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
Potential Salary
Median Salary $99,510
Automotive Engineering Degrees at MSU
Automotive Engineering, Bachelor of Science
As a student in the Automotive Engineering Bachelor of Science Program, you will discover specialized field focused on the design, development, and manufacturing of vehicles, including their systems and components.
Automotive Engineering, Bachelor of Science
As a student in the Automotive Engineering Bachelor of Science Program, you will discover specialized field focused on the design, development, and manufacturing of vehicles, including their systems and components.
Society of Automotive Engineers
The Minnesota State Chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers organizes a trip to the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) in Las Vegas, and Performance Racing Industry (PRI) automotive shows and works with the Formula SAE team in the design of an open wheel, Formula style race car.
Minnesota Center for Automotive Research (MNCAR) Lab
Our Automotive Research Lab supports student research with advanced testing equipment. Key features include a chassis dynamometer for emissions and fuel analysis, a Critical Flow Venturi system for gas measurements, an engine test cell for stationary engine emissions, and tools for testing electric vehicle components like drive systems and energy storage.
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Applied Research
Automotive Engineering students engage in undergraduate research, presenting locally, regionally, and nationally. Research areas include vehicle dynamics, chassis design, engine thermodynamics, additive manufacturing, and manufacturing processes.
Admission to Automotive Engineering
In your second year as an MSU student, you’ll apply to the AE program for official admission after completing general and introductory engineering courses. Contact the Automotive Department for questions.
Related Programs
Manufacturing Engineering
Our Manufacturing Engineering program, rooted in applied engineering, trains you to find better ways to produce and innovate. You’ll develop the leadership and technical skills needed for roles in process design, operations and quality.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering is a discipline that combines physics principles and material science to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers work on tools, robotics, and most importantly work to improve technology and operations.
Department of Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering
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