Careers in Automotive Engineering
Automotive Engineering jobs
With a bachelor in automotive engineering you can work for a wide range of businesses, institutes and agencies. Your work will be in research and development, manufacturing or sales. Not just of automobiles, but also of their components and related products. Here are some automotive engineering jobs you could pursue:
- Vehicle Development Engineer / Test Engineering
- Engine Development Engineer / Test Engineer
- Designer
- Product Manager
- Warranty Reclaim Manager
- Customer Relations Manager
The next step after graduating
So now you have your bachelor in automotive engineering. The next step? Finding a job is simple. Automotive engineers are in high demand. Each year over 40 companies come to the Automotive Centre of Expertise (ACE) Career Day. This is where you, as a graduate, can connect with potential employers. HAN’s alumni network is also a great way of connecting with international automotive companies and research institutes.
From HAN to Allego: Francisco's Journey
What does it take to go from student to industry professional in just six years? For Francisco, it was a combination of ambition, practical experience, and a willingness to take a different route. Today, as a Product Manager at Allego, he plays a key role in advancing sustainable mobility across Europe. His story highlights the value of hands-on industry experience, continuous learning, and combining technical expertise with business insight.
From Job Search to Tesla: Rares Mirica's Journey
After graduating from HAN's Automotive Engineering program in 2024, Rares Mirica landed a role as a Service Tooling Engineer at Tesla. In this alumni story, he shares what it was really like breaking into the Dutch job market, why professional skills matter as much as technical knowledge, and how Formula Student and HART helped prepare him for his career.
An MSc in Automotive Engineering?
Want to continue your studies? Interested in getting a higher qualification? A job with more responsibility? An MSc in Automotive Engineering is the logical step. Go for a smooth transition into HAN’s Master of Engineering Systems. Or broaden your experiences by studying elsewhere.
Admission & Finances
All about the admission requirements, scholarships and tuition fees. And how to apply.
