One way to learn more about the automotive engineering technician field is by participating in science and engineering fairs. These fairs give students opportunities to talk with engineers and learn more about the various specializations. Students can also apply their research skills and academic knowledge by developing projects for the fairs.
Participate in competitions that are offered by SkillsUSA (https://www.skillsusa.org) and other organizations to build your skills, compete for scholarships and cash prizes, meet people with shared interests, and have fun. Some of the SkillsUSA competitions that will be of interest to aspiring engineering technicians include Additive Manufacturing, Automated Manufacturing Technology, Automotive Service Technology, Career Pathways;Industrial and Engineering Technology, CNC Programmer, Engineering Technology-Design, Principles of Engineering-Technology, Robotics and Automation Technology, and Welding Fabrication.
Talk with an automotive engineer technician about his or her career. Ask your school counselor to help arrange an interview. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job?
School career counselors can also provide information about education and training requirements and employment opportunities. Visit the Web sites of professional associations for automotive engineering professionals to keep up with developments in the industry and to find upcoming events that may be worthwhile to attend.
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