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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the choice between pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, particularly in the context of working in the automotive industry. Participants explore the implications of each discipline for achieving career goals in this field.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a preference for Electrical Engineering due to its relevance to the shift towards electric vehicles in the automotive industry.
  • Another participant suggests that Mechanical Engineering might be a more natural choice for automotive careers, though they acknowledge the original poster's preference for Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Some participants argue that both Electrical and Computer Engineering are strong options, with one noting that Electrical Engineering is broad and offers diverse career opportunities.
  • A suggestion is made to consider pursuing a Master's in Mechatronics after obtaining a Bachelor's degree, although the original poster indicates a preference to complete their Bachelor's first and manage financial considerations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the best engineering discipline for a career in the automotive industry, with no consensus reached on which is definitively better.

Contextual Notes

Participants' views are influenced by personal preferences and career aspirations, and the discussion reflects varying assumptions about the relevance of different engineering disciplines to the 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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