Automotive engineering industry includes other sectors such as electronics, mechanical, electrical, and software and safety engineering. All these areas are applied to design, manufacture, and operation processes for buses, automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles. Automotive engineers work in this industry, performing their duties in any stage of motor manufacturing process. They specialise in areas like engines, structural design, exhaust systems, among others.

Automotive engineers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Liaising with suppliers.
• Supervising technicians.
• Test driving vehicles.
• Deciding on the most appropriate materials.
• Preparing timing estimates.

• Having strong interest in vehicle design and engineering.
• Being able to work within budgets.
• Having IT skills.
• Being able to prioritise projects.
• Having teamwork skills.
• Being able to organise programmes of work.
• Being creative and adaptable.
• Having math skills.
• Being able to handle complex information.
• Having good time management skills.

Automotive area requires applicants having engineering degrees or academic qualifications with a strong engineering focus. Suitable degrees for this industry are automotive engineering, electrical engineering, engineering design, motorsport engineering, and mechanical engineering. It is recommended to have an accredited degree by a professional institute such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

There are technical job placements in this industry that only require a Higher National Diploma or a Foundation degree in engineering subjects.