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The discussion revolves around choosing the right engineering discipline for a career in the automotive industry. The individual is considering electrical engineering (EE) due to the industry's shift towards electric vehicles but is also contemplating computer science (CS). Participants suggest that while mechanical engineering is a common choice, both electrical and computer science are strong options, with electrical engineering being particularly relevant for automotive applications. There's a suggestion to pursue a bachelor's in electrical engineering followed by a master's in mechatronics, but the individual prefers to complete their bachelor's first and regain financial stability before further education. Overall, the consensus is that both electrical and computer science fields offer valuable opportunities in the evolving automotive sector.
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Hi everyone I have a tough choice I have to make, I still have time, but I've been thinking about it for a while now. I'm currently in my second semester at a local university. I live near Detroit and my life dream has been working for an automotive company (or at least in the automotive industry). I was wondering, which engineering disciple will give me a better chance to achieve my dream. I was thinking electrical because of the efforts to go to electric power instead of gas, but I would like some input.

Thank you.
 
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wouldn't mechanical be the natural choice?
 
EternityMech said:
wouldn't mechanical be the natural choice?

Yes, but I prefer one of these two to mechanical. (Basically, the last on my list)
 
iRaid said:
Yes, but I prefer one of these two to mechanical. (Basically, the last on my list)

both are very good, but i guess electrical would be more fitting although CS is taking over the world. you can't really lose with any of them really. EE is very broad you can work anywhere really. So i would pick that if you want to work with automotives. How about EE and a Masters in Mechatronics?
 
EternityMech said:
both are very good, but i guess electrical would be more fitting although CS is taking over the world. you can't really lose with any of them really. EE is very broad you can work anywhere really. So i would pick that if you want to work with automotives. How about EE and a Masters in Mechatronics?

I was thinking of something like that, but I would rather get a bachelor's first and re-coop some money before I put more money into school.
 

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