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I like working with engines, but hate working on cars.
Do you guys think a career in engine development is a good idea?
I think I'd enjoy engine mapping and calibration.
How do I get this job?
>>15167258
bumping for jobs in the automotive industry that aren't mechanics/technicians
>>15167258
The IC engine will be obsolete in 20 years. If you want a career that lasts longer than that you should choose something else.
>>15169051
>Electric gets better and better every year!
Combustion gets better and better as well. It's not going anywhere.
>>15167258
You get a job with an engine maker, obviously. You know cars aren't the only thing that use ICEs, right?
>>15169051
You're right...
>>15169051
>The IC engine will be obsolete in 20 years
That's what they said in the 90s (^:
IC Engines aren't going anywhere till batteries can last more than 10 years
>>15169051
>>15169105
ICEs aren't going anywhere period until miniature nuclear reactors become cheap. They have too many industrial applications otherwise.
>>15169105
I saw a nissan (or renault?) Leaf yesterday using the "free to use" charge point at a car park in Salisbury.
I parked up, did my shopping, had some lunch.
>mfw when I came back there was a couple sat in the car waiting for it to finish charging.
>>15167715
saved that pic for my "Car autism folder"
>>15167258
The market for antique vans is actually rather large. Try that instead.
>>15167258
The only way you'd be able to do engine development is with a degree in mechanical engineering. An extensive background in thermodynamics is critical along with machine design.
>>15167258
>a career in engine development
you mean a career in mechanical engineering with emphasis on thermo and fluid dynamics
>>15167715
why dont you just do what i did famalam
hone your people skills, learn to make personal connections with all kinds of people....learn to read them, are they a serious person? more of a jokester?
learn to efficiently manage a crew of technicians.
become a manager at a shop.
i started as an oil change bitch at a car wash, and now 6 years later ill be turning 26 on the first of next month pulling in 82k a year (after taxes/benefit deductions) just talking to people and making sure whiny techs get their shit done.
you can use the skills you develop in a wide range of different jobs too. Having a technical as well as management and sales background can take you anywhere you fucking want to go, if you put in the hard work and dont give up.
>dat american dream
