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Electric Vehicle Engineer

Design and engineering
for electric vehicles, innovating battery chemistries for greater range & efficiency, aerodynamics and regenerative braking systems.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

M.S. Automotive Systems Engineering (EV Specialization)

University of Michigan – Dearborn

Graduate engineering degree in EV powertrain design, battery systems, power electronics, and vehicle integration — adjacent to the Ford, GM, and Stellantis talent pipeline.

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Internships

EV Engineering & Sustainability Intern

Honda

Deep-dive into EV powertrain engineering, charging infrastructure, and fleet electrification with Honda's clean energy and sustainability team.

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Mentors

Dr. Ann Makepeace

Director, Toyota Research Institute – EV Systems

Senior EV systems researcher with broad industry and academic connections across the EV engineering field.

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Mentorship Network

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) – EV Division

Global engineering professional society with mentorship, technical resources, and career connections for EV engineers.

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Sandy Munro

Founder, Munro & Associates / EV Teardown Expert

The world's most recognized independent EV teardown and benchmarking expert; popular YouTube educator.

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Mentorship Network

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) – Transportation Electrification

Nonprofit energy research organization with professional mentorship and career connections for EV systems engineers.

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