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Q. I'm currently a engineering student trying to decide between mechanical or electrical engineering. I'd like to work in the automotive industry ideally for one of the big three. I'm not sure which degree I should be pursuing. Both electrical and mechanical sound interesting to me and I'm trying to decide on the one that will better my future with an automotive company. Heres some things I've heard about the fields. I've heard that mechanical engineers are not as in high demand as electrical. I also heard from a computer scientist at Chrysler that Electrical is the way to go to become a design engineer with their company. On the other hand an Electrical Engineer that works for one of the big 3 said that Mechanical Engineers run the show in the auto industry, I'm not sure if this means they have the power or get the promotions or what. Where I'm from there are a lot more Mechanical Engineering students then there is electrical engineering students and it seem's like it would be more compititive because of all the other ME's probably trying to get into one of the big 3 companys as well. If anyone can give me some information on what degree betters my chances to get a job with GM it would be greatly appreciated

A. I'm an electrical engineer so you know what I'd say. Both are important so it really comes down to what you like to do. If you are good at what you do you will be rewarded it is not a matter of what discipline you are in. When talking about automobiles mechanical guys would look after some things like the physical design of engines and all internals (applying thermodynamic principles for example), suspensions, braking, gearing (applying classical physics, motion, vibration, damping, force, momentum). Some of the things electricals may do are look after the control system and design the electronics for controlling the engine (fuel injection, ignition, timing), ABS system, transmission, all the fancy conveniece items on vehicles like power locks, windows, lighting, theft protection, keyless entry etc.

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