Bio

Inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2022

Sujit Jain's career goal was to make a difference in the automotive industry. He earned his master's in mechanical engineering from Florida Tech in 1983 after earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology in Nagpur, India. With his Florida Tech degree, Jain began his career in the automotive industry with TI Automotive. In 2000, he was named Vice President of the Powertrain Division at Robert Bosch NA. He is now President, Powertrain Solutions - Passenger Cars, Commercial & Off-Road, and Electric Vehicles, a $3 billion division.

How did Florida Tech help prepare you for your career?

The advanced combustion engine courses (with Dr. Thomas Bowman) that I took as electives at Florida Tech laid the foundation of my 40-year-long career in the area of automotive powertrain business.

What advice or words of wisdom do you have for students and recent graduates?

Pursue the work that you are most passionate about. Everything else will fall into place.

What accomplishments are you most proud of?

It was being able to live out my dreams. When I graduated from Florida Tech, I envisioned building a career in the automotive powertrain business. Being able to run a $3 Billion powertrain business at the most iconic company in its field gives me a great sense of fulfillment.

What was the most difficult challenge or failure that you had to overcome in your career?

At the time of my graduation from Florida Tech in the early 80s, the US was undergoing a severe recession, and jobs were very hard to come by for Mechanical Engineering graduates. Many of my classmates even switched their major to Computer Science, as it was a new, coveted field at the time. Although it was a difficult decision, I continued to pursue my passion for the automotive powertrain industry. Despite many setbacks, I remained persistent and was fortunate to land roles that led me to today.

If you were contacted by a student or recent graduate—what could you offer them?

I would be happy to offer mentorship to students pursuing a similar field.

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