Automotive Jobs

July 13, 2009 2 Comments

Like the rest of the world the automotive industry is one of the most dynamic revenue generators in India. It offers a wide array of automotive jobs to choose from. The scope of employment in the automotive industry in India is very large. This industry offers a rapidly changing with a technologically advanced work environment. The nature of the job is very demanding, because it requires its employees to meet the production deadlines on time. Moreover it requires an automobile professional to be competitive both quantitatively and qualitatively.

Types of Automotive Jobs in India:

  • Automotive Administration: The scope of this post includes taking care of car dealerships, small automotive repair and servicing businesses and component production enterprises. It also includes reception and small clerical services, processing automobile finance and matter related to insurance matters and also keeping track of vehicle stock movements. Manufacturing enterprise lays emphasis on the liaison, manufacturing process, warehousing and delivering the finished products.
  • Aftermarket Automotive Jobs: The scope of this job includes warehousing, retail/sales operations, fitting of accessories, and distribution. With more and more people buying cars the aftermarket business of spare parts and enhancements is taking place at a rapid pace. So professionals related to automotive aftermarket jobs would see unprecedented growth in the near future.
  • Electrical (Techniciane) Automotive Jobs: The kind of job involves electrical work on trucks, caravans, cars, agricultural equipment, trailers, and boats. One is also required to overhaul, test, repair, service and replace objects when required. Professionals of this sector also take care of generators, lightings, electrical wirings, starter motors, batteries, alternators and every other kind of automotive electrical requirement.

With more and more technicalities being introduced in the vehicles, a huge demand for skilled labors is being witnessed. Automotive jobs in India also offer great prospects in bus, truck, trailer and motorized boat manufacturing, engineering, supervising, management and sales.

How to get into the Automotive Industry?

To get into the automotive industry you need to have a degree or certificate in mechanical or automotive engineering. The Certificate Courses which will help you find employment in the industry are:

  • Certificate in Applied Thermodynamics
  • Certificate in Engineering Mechanics

Diploma Programs which can help you start a career in this industry are:

  • Post Diploma in Automobile Engineering
  • Licentiate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Post Diploma in Robotics & Automation

Degree Programs which are valued the most in this industry include:

  • B.Tech. /B.E. Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • M.Tech. Degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Automobile Engineering
  • M.Tech. Degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in CAD/CAM and Automation
  • M.Tech. Degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Machine Design

Duration of Courses:

The duration of diploma and certificate courses vary from 6 months to 1 year. The degree programs take 4 years for completion.

Eligibility:

To get into the certificate, diploma or degree course a pass in higher secondary with pure science stream is essential.

What is the scope of Automotive Jobs?

Automobile industry in India includes production of buses, cars, two wheelers, three wheelers, commercial vehicles, and heavy vehicles. All these sectors of the industry, provides employment to a large number of workforce. With the advent of Nano, a low budget car for the middle class, there is a mad rush for manufacturing more such cars. This is further enhanced the prospects of greater employment in this industry.

Automobile Companies in India:

The most reputed players of Indian automobile industry include:

  • Hindustan Motors,
  • Fiat India Private Ltd
  • Maruti Udyog,
  • General Motors India Pvt Ltd
  • Ford India Ltd
  • Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd

Automotive Schools in India:

Some reputed automotive schools in India are

  • Sands Automotive School , Chennai
  • Skiltek Group of Institutions, Kochi
  • Anuptech Technical and Trade Accreditation Institute, Mumbai
  • SABS, Pune

Try out a career in this sector and soar high with success.

Technician

2 Comments »

  • Surajit Barik said:

    Hello Sir, I have done diploma in Automobile Engineering. I am from poor family. It’s my dream to start my own business. Is there any kind of small business which I can start. I have 100%confidence that I will do it. If there is any business for me please let me know.

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  • G M said:

    Respected sir I am GM, I have done diploma from mechanical engineering. So please tell me scope of this field, I am also looking for good companies in Chennai who are offering automotive jobs in Chennai, what is the salary in automotive jobs in India?

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