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</body></html>";s:4:"text";s:34387:"The âI applied to 500 jobs and got nothingâ seems the most common in ME, and connections are most forefront in importance in ME relatively from what I can gather, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the AskEngineers community. Software and electrical engineering professionals develop the technology used in offices, cars, and even hospitals. However if we want to talk about defining how a field is relevant, then I can objectively say that the most drastic jump in human technological advancement has been through mastery of electromagnetism. It seems to me that you can make a lot of basic things with no electronics or electricity at all, and that many of the things you refer to are just mechanical devices with electronics applied. I want to study biomedical engineering, but I do not wish to go to medical school. I study Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Bath and it is a great course. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Sort of funny, that. At the end of the day, I would say - do something that you could feel passionate about. Both are very employable and in high demand. [–]NotFromMexico 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children). If you're passionate about math and like designing and simulating things in a software environment, Electrical Engineering might be for you. Mechanical Engineer: Employment & Career Info. That goes especially in cases where your representation does not accurately match reality. An example of the mechanical parts in a mechatronics system may consist of gears & pully etc while the electrical and electronics parts consist of the motor running and the … EE topics are rarely intuitive. Not sure how intense the math is in other subjects for EE though, but that was obviously the most intensive math in ME (talking exclusively about undergraduate content). Ignore prestige for a moment. [–]WhodiditandwhyME - Product Design 9 points10 points11 points 4 years ago (2 children). Professional licensing is more common for civil engineers. Be respectful to other users. Individuals searching for Electrical Engineer vs. Network Engineer found the articles, information, and resources on this page helpful. In that sense, Mechanical engineering would be the "wider" field. I vaguely remember my statics teacher saying, don't try to visualize the forces acting on a structure because your intuition can be misleading. I highly recommend you check out the threads for ME and EE, and edit your original post to include followup questions. for CFD for example) before you make any meaningful analysis, Pick what you enjoy the most. Essentially every application of engineering on the planet will require some if not extensive electrical and electronics engineering. Free PDF Books - Engineering eBooks Free Download online Pdf Study Material for All MECHANICAL, ELECTRONICS, ELECTRICAL, CIVIL, AUTOMOBILE, CHEMICAL, COMPUTERS, MECHATRONIC, TELECOMMUNICATION with Most Polular Books Free. r/engineering is **NOT** for students to ask for guidance on selecting their major, or for homework / project help. okay so im in high school thinking about career choices and i have narrowed down to my top 2 interests which are medicine and engineering becoming a doctor is a long haul as it will require 8 years of schooling plus 4 years of residency and only then will you start to make big bucks while paying off that hugeee loan. Really neat stuff. There's no wrong answer above, there's a place for everyone as long as your skills are adequate. I also know a lot of FEA textbooks will cover shape functions and stuff, that I'm not sure if its worth learning and if its important to get more of a grasp of what goes on during meshing, or if you should just learn the different mesh methods/elements and their compromises/assumptions/ ultimate determination on results. Outside of general principles, the only math I use daily is the same stuff I learnt at trade school as an electrician. Hello and welcome to AskEngineers! QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020: Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing. Instead of taking core courses in other departments, the Aero/Astro department had its own 2-year fundamentals curriculum called "Unified … Mech E's ask "How does this shit move? This has nothing to do with the difficulty of the subject matter, which is about equal in my view. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. It’s really hard to choose one which is better among these two disciplines. r/engineering is a forum for engineering professionals to share information, knowledge, experience related to the principles & practices of the numerous engineering disciplines. I would like to know what the chemical/ electrical engineers of reddit do and what is involved. Things that many uni's require both to take: Calc 1,2, and multi Variable; Classical Physics 1&2, Chemistry 1&2; gen eds are just that so you'll have the same english classes to take and what not. I have this image that mechanical engineers design the machine and the electrical … If you're really smart or have an excellent teacher, maybe you'll build a solid intuition about the math while you're still in school. Mechanical topics tend to be fairly intuitive conceptually, even if the math is complicated. These two fields of science and technology are both very similar, yet very different from one another. Be substantive. is easier with a mechanical degree. In high school, I … Engineers apply the knowledge of math & science to design and manufacture maintainable systems used to solve specific problems. Mechanical Engineering at my university was kind of a jack of all trades but an expert at none type of degree. Log in or register to reply now! Also the dynamics and kinematics you learn in MechE will help you when you take Controls. But, I'm not sure I'm really torn between the two. When you're going through these courses, you probably get told about an equation and how to apply it, and you memorize it. Mechanical engineers in dynamics labs frequently study non-linear vibrations. However, each university is going to be a bit different and looking through the course listings for University of Waterloo the ME program looks pretty rigorous, and the EE program looks more specialized towards EE problems in the math track. In electrical it's not intuitive but after you solve enough complex analysis problems you start learning how to visualize and see your problems, or at least chunks of them, and know how to chain those chunks together. MIT had (and still has, I think) a great Aerospace Engineering curriculum for undergraduates that basically combined Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical and Civil Engineering are the two oldest and most applied fields of engineering. I'm having second thoughts and I'm considering switching into mechanical engineering (if the University even allows me). Engineers must … However electrical engineers make even worse mechanical engineers. So beware you might need a connection for that first or second job. CS is the easiest, but Iâm certain EE is better than ME in that realm. There are very few inventions (if any) that are purely electrical with no hardware component (assuming we count software as third, separate discipline). First thought: Just pick one and change after a year. (16 July 2020), The AskEngineers Q2 thru Q4 2020 Salary Survey, 2020 List of engineers willing to be interviewed, 2019 List of engineers willing to be interviewed. Honestly, I do not see myself as mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering. A lot of MEs have trouble with electrical stuff because they can't visualize it. I've heard from recent graduates that electrical engineering is quite math intensive as it progresses, whereas from mechanical engineering graduates that mechanical is quite conceptual in terms of "seeing" the forces acting on a body. It is primarily a branch of mechanical engineering but it also includes electronic & Electrical. Taking engineering introduction classes is a good way to go. (self.AskEngineers). You have a smoke box, typically black, filled with smoke. First year is general and will expose you to most of the concepts for all disciplines. [–]spthirtythree 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children). Electrical vs Mechanical Engineering: Jobs, Demand, Roles Engineering; Thread starter UMath1; Start date Jan 4, 2017; Tags college major electrical mechanical nuclear fusion plasma physics; Jan 4, 2017 #1 UMath1. Discussion can be used for general questions that apply to multiple disciplines, including some workplace topics. Free Body Diagrams are everywhere. My electrical friends generally work in those three fields in the link and don't leave it (not to say it isn't possible, they just really like those fields and have little interest in moving around). Mechanical Engineer / Turbines and Condition Monitoring. Back then, mechanical engineering meant everything but by the time new technologies came up and took over mechanical systems. You need to expose yourself to both and see which one you're passionate about (it might not be either!). Even if one were to pursue these degrees they wouldn’t qualify to provide the right answer as they would have already been biased with the one they are more familiar or feel comfortable toward. [–]WhodiditandwhyME - Product Design 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children). That said, from both undergrad and grad school, the mechanical treatment of controls is much less rigorous than in the EE department. Wait, what? What interests you the most right now? [–]ninjabatMS Electrical Engineering - Controls 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child). Was the best thing I ever did, have the me the flexibility to cross functionally solve problems where I would be comfortable in any engineering role. Canât say Iâve met a mechanical engineer who went into electrical design. Read the sidebar BEFORE … Could I please get some insight from people who are studying or working in these fields about what these two areas are like? You gave a background on the wrong thing, I think. Imo it's easier to teach yourself the mechanical side after you've been through an EE program than the other way around. And in mechanical, I've done FEA on a simple body, looked at joints, etc. You like computers, go that way, you like robots, go that way. At least from my undergrad, it was easier to start in electrical, then switch to Mechanical if you wanted. To be able to good at accounting and engineering, you need to be a person who is detail-oriented, loves numbers and can be creative enough think beyond the general conception of theories. Just to add, there is nothing even remotely intuitive about compressible flows, convection (thinking in terms of using dimensionless parameters and stuff) or modes of vibration, control systems, etc. Mechanical engineers make bad electrical engineers. They're two very different areas of expertise and require different tools. All of your gen eds and math/science should be pretty similair until almost the junior year. So in that sense, electrical engineering would be a specialized sub-discipline, sort of like how chemistry is a subset of physics. Forums. Mechanical engineering seems interesting to me because I want to design robots and automated machines. you will have to … Of course, this means people will end up debating about what being a Physicist or Engineer actually means, what they do, and how they do it, which ultimately leads … As per my knowledge electrical engineers that can build and program a robot, but very … Mechanical networks like springs, dampers, and masses are analogues to electrical networks (inductors, resistors, and capacitors respectively). I find that I'm passionate about a lot of things, but what I truly am interested in is green energy, aero, nano, technology dealing with the improvement of batteries, also … This is obviously different for each type of engineer. [–]dangersandwichStress Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)[M] [score hidden] 4 years ago stickied comment (0 children). Could you give some examples on this? [–]TaftMacNcheeseMechanical Engineer - HVAC Software 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (1 child). A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required to work as an electrical, mechanical or civil engineer. It is possible that the robot may need to wirelessly communicate with either other robots or with a base station. Thanks! In summary, the basics that you learn in EE compared to Mech, especially at the beginning are really different in the sense that with Mech, you can touch it, you can imagine it in your hand, you can walk around campus and see it in action. Please bear with me, this is a very long post. [–]dubman42Electrical – PCB Design 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children). [–]GaySwanson 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children). [–]mostlywaiting 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children). But they are completely different careers. [–]dubman42Electrical – PCB Design 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (6 children). Not really sure what else you want to know. It should be noted, however, that the hardest ME classes (like fluid dynamics) use much more difficult math than you will see in EE. Responsibilities of a Civil Engineer vs. an Electrical Engineer Engineers design ways to fix problems. • Mechanical engineering is more concerned with machines, and their efficiency whereas electrical engineering is more concerned with electricity and power generation systems. IEEE projects net 0 growth for Electrical Engineering in the coming years. [–]g4howieElectrical - Electronics -2 points-1 points0 points 4 years ago (7 children). There is probably some type of intro to engineering class as well, which would be a good place to ask questions to pick one. [–]dubman42Electrical – PCB Design 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children). What specifically appeals to you about electrical, and what appeals to you about mechanical? If you pick up those skills along with a decent personality, you'll probably have a solid future. We study everything from both sides of the course only skipping repetition and useless modules like lab techniques or if mec does solid mechanics 1,2,3,4 we only do 1 and 2 for example. Pays the same in the generation sector with about equal vacancies year over year. Think about what you love about science and engineering now, and what you dream to be (do not be practical), and then take steps in that direction. It's all just physics and math when you start. If you like tinkering with electronics and sensing instrumentation, start out with electrical engineering; If you like building things that move and designing their interacting systems, start out with mechanical engineering. and join one of thousands of communities. You should interview third and fourth year students at the university you want. How does GCode translate into motor signals? What questions should I ask before an internship? You realistically have a whole year before it will really matter, so in that time just make sure you have a GPA> 3.0. I'm not familiar with fluid dynamics so I can't compare the difficulty, but Electromagnetics is all PDEs. You have the same basic laws of EE that you learn at the beginning Kirchoff, ohm, power. Yes there are hard courses in each (fluid dynamics for ME), but in general it is easier. Also on the flip side realize you will get shot down by HR departments that don't know what the fuck mechatronics is, or mechatronics engineering is, and don't make the connection between your skills and the functions of the jobs. Hell, I have a PhD in EE and have no clue how to solve a PDE. Call for Engineers: Tell us about your job! 361 9. I'm not an ME so I can't say, but I would say that getting good at anything involves "seeing" what you're looking at. In school, applied e&m and RFµwave classes were the only math intensive classes. Difficulty is subjective. I like how they have structured the curricula. [–]navyjeffElectrical - Remote Sensing 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children). Doing something you hate is going to make any class tougher if youâre not motivated to Lear. As an aside the course tracks for both seem pretty good. That's because EEs don't like the amount of error MEs are willing to tolerate! I knew a guy who got a tech degree in electrical engineering, the engineers he was working with made lots of mistakes and when he pointed them out, they would shit all over him because he wasn't a real engineer. Done all the "basic" maths (calculus, linear algebra, etc) and have even done a fair bit of coding (Java, C, Python), not so much on MatLab. How did you get your first full time position as a design engineer? Avoid questions that can easily be answered by searching on the internet. But in these cases I would still suggest your primary focus be Electrical. Again, remember that this is an investment that -- with a master's in mechanical engineering salary -- will pay YOU back in the long run; so it might be worth the short-term pain in order to reach your longer-term goals. Limit the use of engineering jokes. Remember what we said about spending your evenings and weekends … There's probably more stuff you can visualize in MechE as far as dynamics and structures, though. … Answers must contain an explanation using engineering logic, and assertions of fact must be supported by links to credible sources. Perhaps, people have more natural intuition about mechanical ideas than electrical ones because … Check the curriculum; freshman year is probably mostly the same foundation classes for everyone. In that case I definitely agree, but I wouldn't say that mechanical engineering is that much wider in curriculum than EE. Engineers who offer their services to the public must obtain a license in all states. Ah yes, the never ending battle between Physics and Engineering. Move stepper motor using Labview, Arduino and motorcontroller. Comparison of Mechanical Vs Mechatronics Engineering. 323 56. So I've been putting off deciding this for a while now and now I'm at a "fork road" in my university studies in deciding on a major to continue on. As a MEP mechanical engineer, i dont use much of what i learned in college. Electrical vs. Computer Engineering What is the difference between Electrical and Computer Engineering? Heck, you have the whole summer plus likely a whole year (classes are pretty similar for any 4-6 year engineering major in the first semester or two) to make up your mind - so literally take some classes through edx or something for free. I am a high school senior debating between these two majors. Mechanical is great, ( I am a Mech myself). and if you're really torn between the two pick one and have the other apply during grad school, if thats your thing. In my college at least, people have higher GPA's in ME than EE, which from what I've also learned through talking with people, is that ME is generally easier. I have friends that work in Civil, Materials, R&D, project management and business executives with mechanical degrees. All the mechanicals in my undergrad were required to take what is essentially power engineering (E&M), where as EE's we weren't! And by that I mean working with imaginary numbers. The old director of engineering at my internship was an EE by degree. And these ideas of voltage, current and resistance - while they are synonymous to water in a pipe - are not nearly as tangible as say - seeing a beam bend under a press. Find out the work responsibilities of a mechanical engineer. For one, it seems there are a lot more people that go into mechanical than electrical (or computer). My work experience: I've been a product design engineer for a few years now and I work really closely with electrical engineers. In addition to all of the crap you're already doing, they seem to have a more consistent use of complex numbers. obviously embedded systems will have you coding more than that - but you can take that … In my experience it is much easier for a EE to understand and support the ME perspective than the other way around. If I had to pick between the two, I’d suggest mechanical, as you take both basic kinematics and electrical … I have read some of the comments on Reddit forums … I disagree that mechanical is "wider". I found it was helpful to talk to professors in relevant fields and ask questions about it (sometimes people with PHD's have good answers). If you like drafting, analyzing free-body diagrams and building things with your hands, Mechanical Engineering might be for you. No low-effort one-liner comments, memes, or off-topic replies. At work, I don't do much math. Those who were mechanical engineers, they said mechanical engineering is better while those who are electrical engineers, they said that electrical … I'd assume at a bare minimum you'd want to have some understanding of basic solid mechanics. If you dual major in ME and EE, areas such as Robotics, Mechatronics, Process Engineering and Industrial Engineering become options for you that will further expand the types of jobs you would be qualified for. The design of the … any idea on what kind of job you would like post-grad? 99% of jobs will list Mech, Electrical, or Chemical as a catchall, rarely ever see Mechatronics anywhere. I don't think they meant wider as in "there is a wider application of mechanical engineering", I think they meant they have a much wider curriculum. Another area of overlap is power engineering. (2020). People would argue that signals and systems is a lot of math, but with fourier and laplace, it just seemed like algebra to me (especially compared to the stuff I had to do in upper level physics classes). I studied this back in 2006 when it first really became a thing. Recently Iâve been eyeing some internships at motor and aerospace companies (hoping I get one ð¤ð¼). Masters in CS with a Bach in Mechanical Engineering. As Electrical engineering is the bridge between computer science and mechanical engineering. I'm a dual EE/CSE going into my 5th year and can offer some in this regard. Electricals seems to have a lot more difficult math. There's a lot more to mechanical engineering than cars, and there is a lot more to electrical engineering than batteries and resistors. Remember to flair your post. Don't settle. And, from what I've read, upper division classes seem to be exclusively mathematics based (on both FEA & CFD), but then I hear a lot of downtalk on the whole "in theory" and "purely mathematics based" learning styles from people who practice in industry as useless. I studied EE, and work as an EE. They have some overlap in "controls", but usually that falls under electrical engineering. You'll be using complex numbers quickly, learning Fourier and Laplace transforms, amd just generally using more math overall. All your coursework in the first year will essentially be the same. Electrical engineers probably have the toughest courses too because they involve the most physics as well as a significant amount of programming. Some universities have mechatronics if you wish to … At the end of the day, take some time to explore both fields. My understanding is that mechanical is more spatial (essensial to visualize forces and three dimensional structures) and electrical is more numbers/logics (imaginary numbers and shit). Also, generally speaking, the concepts and theories are almost the same. Electrical engineers deal with the manufacture of electrical equipment, communication systems, and navigation systems, in addition to designing electrical systems in vehicles. Many undergrad ME's I've talked to don't really have a grasp of core Controls topics. • Mechanical engineering is less abstract as students can see what they are studying whereas electrical engineering is more abstract and … MEP electrical consulting engineer here, and totally agree. My personal experience is that it is easier for an electrical engineer to learn mechanical engineering than vice versa. It all makes perfect sense now. Feb 29, 2012 #10 alan2. Navier-Stokes is a bit more complicated than Maxwell's equations, but they are analogous and the mathematical methods are similar or identical. I'm no genius though, so I could be wrong. My question was was about your perspective, and maybe some anecdotal examples as to why EE is harder. The electrical engineers I work with get to design circuits and things like that within the physical bounds that we give them. [–]supermancrb 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children). Started off programming CNCs, and somehow found his way into manufacturing and product design ( engine manufacturing). Of expertise and require different tools specifically appeals to you about mechanical kinematics you learn in MechE help. Will list Mech, electrical engineers I work really closely with electrical engineers I work with sensors programming! Repetition if you like drafting, analyzing free-body diagrams and building things with your hands, is... 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