Automotive Engineering Automotive Engineering

Meet customer expectations through superior technical performance, all while pushing this emerging industry to new heights.

While the automotive industry is locally classified as an emerging industry and may not be as developed as the local public transportation and infrastructure sectors, it’s been seeing changes and growth in recent years as the Singapore government promotes efforts to develop the sector.

This is because Singapore, with its position as an excellent trading hub possessing first-rate financial assistance, as well as a ready supply of skilled labour from electronics, infocommunications and mechanical engineering, has become a prime location for global automotive companies.

Here, numerous organisations have established their regional headquarters to carry out strategic activities, distribution, as well as R&D.

Career overview

Set to see great development and career opportunities over the coming years, the responsibilities expected of those either currently in, or looking to enter, the industry isn’t limited to just designing and manufacturing vehicles; there’s also the maintaining and repairing aspects of the field too.

There are also a variety of peopleoriented roles in distribution, marketing sales, after-sales, regional procurement and even compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Trends and developments

At present, the global automotive industry is heading in the direction of electronics and software systems, where manual checks of automotive parts are becoming less common, and in-vehicle technology, such as human-machine interfaces and “carputers”, are on the rise.

This is reflected in Singapore’s local industry, where there has been an increase in demand for software and hardware engineering expertise.

Another significant development is the rise of environmental concerns, which have, in turn, led to efforts in the reduction of carbon emissions and interest in shared mobility. This process usually begins in R&D, and may include dabbling in attempts to boost fuel efficiency by manipulating the vehicle’s weight through its material makeup.

During these instances, automotive engineering must work to strike a balance between standard safety measures, efficient energy consumption and responsibility to the environment.

Career highlights

Diverse learning opportunities

Many financial software developers enjoy the fact that they effectively straddle two worlds: the IT and finance industries.

Working in this field not only gives developers the chance to work with the latest technological developments as well as understand the latest financial market trends, but also see how both can impact each other.

Fast-paced and exciting

There’s also the satisfaction of seeing creative automotive designs come to life, incorporated into a vehicle’s engineering, as well as the exhilaration of working in an industry that is always rapidly evolving.