Automotive Engineering Personal Statement

After taking AP Chemistry, I knew that I wanted to study chemistry in college. I also have been a very inquisitive person my whole life, wondering why things are and how things worked. My inquisitive nature and love of chemistry is why chemical engineering appeals to me. I am drawn to Biomedical engineering due to its application of both chemistry and biology to solve medical problems. Doing a complete 360, I am interested in art history, because not only do I find art fascinating, but I also find it mesmerizing how artists visually represent and were inspired by the world around them.

When I decided to become an engineer, I thought hard on what that entailed. I saw myself working on hands on projects with a skill and proficiency that I could truly be proud of. That's why after listening to the presentation for Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology in my freshman year here at Texas A&M I knew that this major was the best fit for me. The mentioning of learning how to manufacture and produce things from conception to finished product was very exciting to me. I also appreciate that the education is very application oriented rather than just teaching theoretical content. I feel that this directly prepares one for a future career in industry and this sense of job security is what really attracted me to this engineering

There are no engineers in my family to persuade me into becoming one. It was my own interest and curiosity that drove me into analyzing how things work. Over the years I have developed a passion for solving complex problems that involve technical challenges. I have learnt that an engineering problem does not have a standard solution to it and that an engineer has to choose the best from amongst the various options. The process of applying scientific methods to solve real-life problems continued to intrigue me throughout my years of study, initially in the context of my own behavior, and later to observe and investigate its impact on an increasing affinity towards Engineering.

The career I chose to undertake as my profession is that of a mechanical engineer. Why do I want to become a mechanical engineer? Well, for starters, I would be able to design, build and possibly repair many various machines and other technologies that are complex. These technologies can range from being already in use on a global scale to new, futuristic designs that are highly technical. Also, this career includes being a sort of jack-of-all-trades, where I would possess knowledge in mathematics, physics, etc. Finally, this career offers me the chance to expand outside my immediate area since mechanical engineers are well desired around the globe as well.

the Academy offers majors in many branches of engineering, such as electrical and nuclear, that interest me. I wanted to become an engineer since I was younger because of the problem solving skills required to be successful. I enjoy finding problems and finding solutions to them, it is second nature to

One of my anticipated goals would be to increase overall safety of the transportation sector. I believe that an education in mechanical engineering would furnish me with the ability to lead a productive life as well as usher in changes in the commercial automotive industry.

As a matter of fact this assignment is more real than fantasy. I am currently at a crossroads in my life and my pursuit of higher education. When I made the discussion to return to school after being a stay at home mom, I choose the automotive program. The only experience I had that was remotely close to auto technology was a pick-up truck I financed that kept breaking down. This truck was my worst dream come true but it was from that experience that I suddenly became very interested in wanting to know how cars worked so I checked out a couple of books on the subject and then turned to my friend and said “I’m going to school for automotive technology”

Many people say you should pick something you could see yourself doing for the rest of your life, I think for me becoming an automotive technician would suit me pretty well. There are many different things you can work on other than just cars like dirt bikes and diesel trucks this trade can help you later down the road because if you can be successful doing this then you can do anything because once you can fix a car you can fix basically about everything. First of all, you can expect a pay rate of about $38,470 annually, which translates to between $18 and $19 per hour for being an experienced technician the top 10 can make up to $64,070 or more. They also offer good benefits because while working in the field some technicians may suffer

Automotive Technicians are the people that repair your cars and keep them running properly for you with no problem. When working in this job you need proper schooling as well you cannot just jump in and work on a car you need proper training. Mechanics have lots of duties on the job in which involves a lot with computers and repairing parts for the client’s car. Mechanics earn a very good salary that continues to grow with the more experience you get in the job. Automotive Technicians is a great career to have because you work with many tools to figure out the problem, you get a good paying job, and you will never have to worry about getting a job because mechanics are needed everywhere.

At first I was really excited to ask questions related to the field that I am entering. I was also hoping that this would help me have a better idea of how it is to work in an automotive shop or a dealer. I had some concerns regarding the automotive field and what would be the best question for me to ask. I wanted to understand how different could be to work on a dealer that specialize in just some specific brands or an independent shop that work in any type of car. At first I was going to interview one of my dad’s friends whom had been on the field for some years now. He had mostly work on independent shops and he talk to me once and mentioned how he had his own mobile “shop” which I thought was really fascinating. Then I started to question

When I first thought of what career I wanted, I played with computers so I just had the thought of to do something with computers like programming or a computer systems analyst. When I looked into more careers I had a bigger interest in cars and from there I wanted to be a mechanic. After wanting to be a mechanic I thought of who I could talk to or help to see if I would like being a mechanic and one close person to me that was into cars was my cousin who taught me a lot of things, like performance over appearance mods, “Tuner vs. Ricer”.

I constantly daydream about my future career and what I could expect with it, but sometimes I don’t realize that I wont know much about the job until I actually try it out. As my research on the SECME sponsors and my own personal experiences have shown, engineering extends beyond the lab. It's not hard to see how my future career can have profound effects on the lives of many others. For example, I could one day use new technology developed by engineers to make the process of saving someone’s life a lot easier and have better survival odds. Or possibly someday we could use robotic technology to help people walk again. Although I would not be making this new kind of technology myself, it would be amazing if I could use it to change someone’s life. It's mind-blowing how far a career in STEM can take me and others who are willing to pursue these kinds of

Staring at engine components of a car as well as holding a smartphone with almost unbelievable thickness fascinated me in many ways indirectly leaded me into getting to know more through different sources about machines ranging from transportation to communication devices. Two years of A-level preparation, further solidified my interest in this area as I found myself very fond of learning mathematics, physics and mechanics in particular. In addition, my curiosity in the operation and dynamics of objects naturally influences my choice of degree, leading me towards Engineering as it is a discipline which satisfy my own interest and most probably bring out the best of me.

My true passion for engineering began when I came across the quote: "Technology are devices that make our lives better". Despite my first love of mathematics, my recent interest for engineering has come from two major influences. The first being my mathematics and physics teachers, both engineers by nature, who have helped me enhance the fundamental skills essential for engineering and embrace the importance of the field. The second being the learning about uses of technology in Computer Science, it taught me the magnitude of which technology contributes to our everyday lives has led me to intensify my desire to improve the lives of others.

As I get older, I realized that I wanted to become a mechatronic engineer. To become one, you must become fluent in mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and computer hardware engineering. I’ve collected all the data from all three job occupation and found out what they do, their work environment, how to become one, how much they make, and their job outlook. I really enjoy this job because I am capable to make new technology that will have a big impact in the world as well as be able to change careers and have many different types of opportunities. To become a mechatronic is hard, but it can be very rewarding in the end.