Does an automotive engineer get hands-on training in college?

Question

If you go to a school and pursue a career as a automotive mechanic will you get as much hands on training as a student at Wyo Tech or UTI? Can an automotive engineer also get a career as a mechanic for a good car company like Mercedes-Benz?(such as engine repair or collision repair)Thanks

Answer 1

There is a difference between automotive mechanic and automotive engineer. An automotive mechanic is someone who fixes automotive systems. An automotive engineer designs automotive systems and directs technicians and machinists to build systems.

I don't know about Wyo Tech or UTI but automotive engineers is a subset of mechanical engineering. So an automotive engineer might study say engine-transmission compatibility or performance and fuel-economy trade-offs in design but might be an expert at collision repair. Any one: Mechanical engineer, mechanical engineer who as spent time studying automotive systems, and auto mechanic might all work for a car company in different jobs doing different things.  

Answer 2

himaybe you can find some information here:

http://automotive.cnwaper.com

Answer 3

hi, i don't know how it works in the states but over here in the uk, people who wish to pursue a career in automotive engineering stand the best chance of getting a job at a company like bmw or mercedes after undertaking a course at your college. no doubt about it there will be hands on training otherwise when you come to working on engines you wont know exactly what your looking for.

or is there some kind of apprenticeship (internship) scheme you can go for by starting off working for mercedes?

good luck to you, hope i was of some help!