Department of Automotive & Machinery

• Location: West Campus, Engineering Building (W4) Room A110 / Solcar Auto Tech Building (S5) Room 202
• Phone Number : +82-42-629-6349, 6564
• Admissions Consultation : Mechanical Engineering Major: Professor Iisun Lee +82-42-629-6411
• Admissions Consultation : Automotive Maintenance Major: Professor Hyunil Baek +82-42-629-6567

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Vision & Objectives

Program Overview

Established in 1975, the department boasts over 46 years of history and has produced more than 10,000 graduates, many of whom play key roles in industries and research institutions across the country

Unlike in the past, today’s mechanical industry is driven by advanced computer-based equipment and technologies. This is a promising high-tech field, especially as we move further into an information- and knowledge-based society. The department offers two majors: Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Maintenance, and proudly boasts high full-time employment rates.

Majors Offered

Mechanical Engineering Major

Like the saying “no industry without machines,” this major opens doors to all sectors. Students learn mechanical theory, computer skills, CAD/CAM, design, product processing and production, automation systems operation and maintenance — all through practical, industry-responsive training.

Automotive Maintenance Major

Cars are now essential to daily life. This major provides intensive field-based training in automotive theory, tuning, inspection and maintenance, and advanced fault diagnostics — preparing students to immediately enter the automotive industry as skilled professionals.

What is the Department of Automotive & Machinery?

It is a premier department that trains professionals with both theoretical expertise and hands-on technical skills in high-tech fields that will lead the future of the machinery industry.

Work-Study Program (Student Stage)

To help address employment challenges, this on-and-off campus (JT) program allows students to earn wages and scholarships while studying.

• Mechanical Engineering: Operated in partnership with outstanding SMEs in the Daejeon-Chungcheong region with guaranteed employment
• Automotive Maintenance: Planned partnership with Kia Auto Q centers for guaranteed employment

LINC+ Industry-Customized Education Program

A special track focused on regional talent development in collaboration with local industry experts and academic-industry partnerships. It supports employment in leading companies in the Daejeon-Chungcheong region.

Specialized Tracks

Smart Mechanical Maintenance Track

Trains experts in automated machinery maintenance, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and smart machine design using tools like CATIA, AutoCAD, and NC programming.

Automotive Maintenance Master Track

A specialized program in partnership with automotive companies (Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, etc.) in the Daejeon-Chungcheong region to develop master-level technicians.

Industry-Academic Partners

Mechanical Engineering Major

LG Electronics, Yuhan-Kimberly, Kisan Co., Cheongam Co., NSG, TOPTECH, Humantech, Nano High-Tech, Korea Aero, Hans Biomed, E-Tech Industry, Jinhap Co., and more.

Automotive Maintenance Major

Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, JEEP, Hyundai Blue Hands, Kia Auto Q, Renault Samsung (repair and advisory services)

Auto Parts Industry Partners

AceTech, Naedam Co., Jinhap Co., Dongbo Co., Jinyoung Industrial, Maseong Industrial, Formetal Co., and more.

Career Paths After Graduation

Mechanical Engineering Major

• Major Corporations: Samsung, Hyundai, LG, etc.
• SMEs and research institutions: Yuhan-Kimberly, Halla Climate Control, venture firms, labs
• Public Sector: Korea Railroad, Metro Corporations, K-water, etc.
• Government: Mechanical or firefighting civil service, military technicians
• Transfer to 4-year universities: Chungnam National Univ., Hanbat Univ., Seoul National Univ. of Science & Tech, etc.

Automotive Maintenance Major

• Entrepreneurship: Auto repair shops, car centers
• Employment: Hyundai Blue Hands, Kia, Samsung, GM Korea, SsangYong, foreign car brands
• Services: Insurance and auto service-related companies
• Transfer to 4-year universities or study abroad