Electrical Engineering vs. Mechanical Engineering (Which is Best?)
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- A conversation with Madison Smith @Arielviewzs (on TikTok and Instagram) about mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. We cover everything from classes, to career, to jobs, to advice for engineering students.
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Who is Madison Smith (@ArielViewzs)
1:17 Mechanical vs electrical comparison
8:25 Subfields of electrical and mechanical
11:15 How EEs collaborate with MEs
16:23 Time management
22:18 Failure and rejection
27:14 Most important skills for mechanical engineering
47:00 Instagram & TikTok
54:40 Entrepreneurship
59:48 How to find your passion
1:09:27 Unfairness in engineering
1:15:25 Madison's algorithm for engineering
1:19:38 Advice for students - Авто та транспорт
I am an Electrical Engineer but Mechanical Engineering is much broader depending on the university offering its programs. In my uni in Germany mechanical Engineers could easily made an graduate even in electronics or even specialising in antennas but an Electrical Engineer would need a complete undergraduate to go get an admission on mechanical engineering.
I love my EE peeps, we complement each other very well
Ali you should do a video with Tamer Shaheen, that would be the best collab ever
I second this.
YES.
Yes please
Absolutely! His videos are really great and informative for how get into industry, specifically big tech. However, because Tamer is more catered toward industry while Ali seems more focus on research so there may be some polarity on the reason in this respect.
@@quiveryhurdle7175 I think that combining the two perspectives actually compliment each other to an extent but I see what you're saying for sure
Ooh, I want to point out that class projects are heavily underrated.
I got a really good job by showcasing my class projects. Here are the reasons these are great.
1. They actually use the advanced math and physics that you learn in your classes. Most engineers don’t retain these math skills that well.
2. You get experience and a high GPA when you do well on them.
3. You have an expert advisor in your professor.
4. If it’s a group project, it shows you can work with people (or at least carry the project if needed).
5. They are constrained to just a few months so you can do a bunch throughout your major.
It’s a win-win. I do recommend you have 1 internship/research by the time you graduate though :)
Electrical engineering is number one for me.
I sorry for you but you will discover the truth late ... I am an old EE too ...
@@ahmedalshalchi WHAT TRUTH MAN. WHAT'S WRONG WITH EE?
Tell us the truth man @@ahmedalshalchi
@@Meatlover971 OK , I can't answer it myself directly for you unless you discover that yourself no matter how many words and sentences to explain ... Basically it depends on your geographical area you live in and working in EE ... If you are in industrial zone and country then you will not understand me at all and we are about on different planets ... BUT ... If you are coming from consumer zones and countries , you may understand what smart are you to run after EE career once you go dumpsters , there you will see the truth ...
@@ahmedalshalchi I'm from DR Congo 🇨🇩.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Appreciate both a lot for sharing this.
Loved the video Ali. As someone whos struggling to choose what engineering type to major in, these types of "podcast" videos really really help!! Please make more of these
Finite element analysis is used because equations end up be not closed (non analytical) form, so you need computer to solve the equations hence finite element analysis, think of infinite series in calculus , as you add more terms your approximation becomes more accurate.
Amazing conversation, I found this really helpful as someone who’s going in my first year of electrical engineering but always having doubts, you should really do more of these
Fantastic video!
I’m a new mechanical engineer and I’m starting my masters in Electrical engineering because I love math.
I feel like mechanical engineering is so intuitive that the skills are much easier to pick up while electrical engineering definitely demands that you know some math. So the job security will probably be a lot stronger having both sets of skills.
Of course mechanical engineering can become a lot more complex, but as a new engineer, the stuff I’m working on just isn’t that hard. I want to do harder math 😅
Hows about some statistical thermodynamics? I hear that class is a beast.
The one that you find satisfying because at the end of the day we both need each other.
But as a mechanical student, i will confidently say, electrical is harder. I just found mechanical more satisfying based on what i'd generally want to do in life
Wow great podcast/vid. I personally learnt alot from the both of you, @Arielviewzs really has good engineering ethic she has developed and so do you Ali. We aspiring or already engineers need to cultivate these ethics just like you guys. Thank again.
I think I will go for Mechanical Engineering because is more broad and a jack of all trades then Electrical Engineering
This was very insightful, I don't see long concept podcast like videos about engineering on UA-cam, you should make more of these, they would probably grow your channel and help out engineers.
hey just wanted to thank you for this comment. is really useful for someone like me who is still in high school to get different perspectives for free. also the content is really high quality keep it up
you are so welcome, the world is getting better, people have better access to high quality information for free. Keep rocking!
Go follow @Arielviewzs (on TikTok and Instagram) -- she will have a youtube channel soon. What would you like to say to her? :)
I am honestly inspired and proud that there are few female engineers who were awesome at what they do. Thank y’all for this wonderful work.
I would say , BioMed is not engineering essentially but a science field with added some of engineering stuff ... If she is looking for true ME then she should be thinking of harsh environment dealing , OR , quit it soon before it becomes and jump out to another field ...
Although my time is... pretty limited?, I would like to encourage her to go deep in the theoretical principles of gear ratio and mechanical transmission, there's a lot of inventions that weren't possible if any of their inventors wouldn't have studied deeply, how to solve a problem.
She could discover a new technology to solve the problems of many disabled people!😃
I cant wait to watch all of this, im literally torn between these majors given I start uni next year!
My conclusion about ME & EE debate through decades of experience is that EE is cheap crap fast profiting for all people of low IQ and above while TRUE - ME - is the main engineering business game ruler and bulky profiting for big patience people ...
It is really really really impressive broadcast and great chat, she is so strong inspiring person and you are so directed person, you both made this really great time of my day
Thank you so much! Glad you liked the video!
That question about when to know it is the right time to ask a question to a manager; that's the best take away from your video. Thanks for making this interview.
glad you like it!
I may not be in visual learning that much but more of an auditorial learning of which learning visual helps as well 2:29
Great video
As Electrical Engineer with experience in Power Generation, my humble opinion goes on the fact that none of both is the "Best" ,why?. Both are complimentary one with the other. The principles of Michael Faraday lead us to understand the generation of electricity but the mechanical principles of rotation induce us to search more in the field (as Engineers) so, we could find highly passionate and attractive the principles and theorems of , the transmission, torque, angular velocity, mechanical power, and more profound theorems highly interesting, aswell as the theory of turbines (that is a world of new discoverings) that is the newest technology, as the heat recovering systems for gas turbines.
In my opinion I'm not able to find one above the other, both are highly recommended to study and to apply.😊
And much better.... to investigate for new patents and new principles.
For me EE >>> any other major lol
I really enjoyed this podcast.
I'm going for mechanical engineering this year 🎉
I don't think anyone can go wrong with either.
Both fields overlap depending on the application.
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This is really a coincidence I just switched from mechanical engineering to computer engineering 😅
Wait until the point where you want to control the robotic arm!
You'll comeback to study the mechanical engineering principles of gear ratio , mechanical power and rotation 😃.
@@maquinasproductivass.der.l5498that's more of programming and electronics than mechanical.
Im going for mechanical engineering
As an EE id say that the big difference between EE and ME really boils down to how your mind works. A lot of EE work requires you to keep things in your head at the same time that you have to jump between. Because of this I find that most EEs are able to do basic ME work while most ME really struggle with basic EE work. For example when i use to work on machine design I would often jump into Catia to design my own brackets for electrical hardware but if a mechanical redesign happened the ME's really striggles with updating the sequencing of the machine.
This isn't a knock agains ME, it's just a reality that EEs seem to always be expected to jump in and help all the other Engineering disiplines, which in terns gives them more opertunities to learn new skills.
This answer makes the most sense to me. I have done machining/tool and die for 9 years and while i am still figuring out which discipline i will study (need to take some physics courses to really gauge my interest), I think ideal degree for me is ECE because it is abstract and harder to learn/apply the concepts. The problem for me with ME is I am already very familliar with manufacturing processes which really makes it much less interesting. Also I have worked with ME's on prototyping things and most of their job seems to involve modeling a part/assembly and doing the checks/simulations/R&D to make sure the design is good before manufacturing starts. As the guy who makes the part I can tell you that it is very common for Mechanical Engineers to overtolerence things just to make sure that they work which is super annoying. This is not a knock on ME's out there, its just my experience with the few I've dealt with.
Ali the Dazzling ? if a person has a degree in electronics engineering and now wants to become a electrical engineer. what's all the extra stuff that person would have to learn to transition from electronics engineer to electrical engineer without going back to school owing thousands of dollars ? what books would I have to buy, what math would I have to study, what test equipment would I need ?
Ali, could u pls make a video on complete basics n major topics for EE, also which books u would recommend??...
Also how would u approach EE from the view of a person who can't view current flow n charges like u n how to stay motivated for it??
Cause I want to understand the minute universe but it is literally non visible n not understandable😢
N yes the video was very helpful ☺️
hmm good idea the books is one video, the basics are whats covered in my skills video -- i am not sure about visualizing things, I will keep looking
Thank u 😊
Do you speed up or not? Thank you.
What about chemical engineering
Can u explain what Reasearch and development does and what industry can they work in
checkout chapter 3 here fet.eecs.umich.edu/What%20Every%20Electrical%20Engineering%20Student%20Must%20Know.pdf
Oh so as a reasearch eingneer I will be able to build, code and design the project thar are given to Me
I’m currently enrolled in a Mechatronics bsc program and I want to switch to mechanical course , is that a good decision in ur opinion
if you like mechanical more yeah
But mechatronics also has mechanical into it right
@@alithedazzling if I want to have a master in biomedical, which one is a better basic
Madison is headed towards Tony Robbins territory.. I have a feeling she's going become some sort of Celebrity Engineer / Motivational Speaker.
curious what makes you say that -- from this video or other videos? One could make the same argument about myself
@@alithedazzling I agree! Both of you! In fact, you're likely to get there first, and just assumed you know you're on that path. You're a brilliant interviewer (Joe Rogan territory) Your type A classic Engineer / Entrepreneur personality is almost a given due to being a male. Madison stands out due to her being a pretty female (which of course is not fair, but it is what it is....). She's brilliant and funny (TikToks), and society is looking for female superheros, and she ticks all the boxes. It's up to her if she cares to "take advantage" of that.
You two should do more interviews with each and talk about ANY interesting subjects. --Excellent chemistry and brilliance in both. Clearly long form intelligent content, a la Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan etc. is growing and in demand.
@@ferrisbuellersdayoff Good observation -- I am going the entrepreneur route for sure. But to me having this kind of conversations is fun. it would be cool to have a podcast like rogan or lex, but I would want it to only occupy maybe 10% of my time. 90% should be building products and services that serve humanity
Which is BETTER?
There is no better, they are different but both good
I have also seen FEM on materials science , mechanical, and civil jobs alot
Does she have her youtube channel?
not yet
Am i the only loser watching a 1 and a half hour debate to decide what to study after I graduate?
Yes
That doesn't make you a loser; it makes you someone who cares about their future.
definitely the complete opposite of a loser
Nah bro, you care about your future. Ultimately you have to make the decision for yourself but hearing from people with experience doesn't hurt
@@alithedazzling I was being sarcastic but I loved your video. I'm really into aerospace but I think it's important to know some electrical stuff due to the current state of technology
omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i watch her on tiktok!!!
what do you think of her videos??
@@alithedazzling They are very entertaining! amazing content for any engineering student haha
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My conclusion about ME & EE debate through decades of experience is that EE is cheap crap fast profiting for all people of low IQ and above while TRUE - ME - is the main engineering business game ruler and bulky profiting for big patience people ...
I respectfully disagree, both fields are much needed -- nikola tesla was an electrical engineer, he had the highest IQ.
@@alithedazzling Dear Dr. Ali alQaraghuli , you are still young in this world of imbalance ... You still have not faced what we call it in Iraqi ( ضرب القنادر ) , hope you will not face it but once you face it you will understand what are you and where it came from then you may understand me ... I didn't say they are not in need for each others but they are integrating each others and this is the start of the problem and finally you find yourself the EE as the bad guy while the ME the angel ... It is time , it is time , don't hurry ...
mf of course Co-ops are great, the issue is ive been applying to everything under the sun
watch my video titled "how I got 3 internships in electrical engineering"
Am I the only one who gets triggered by the “Mechancal” in the thumbnail?
oh god haha thank you for saying something! just fixed it
With all respect to you, Your Information about Mechanical engineering my friend is not accurate, Mechanical engineers they study for example thermodynamics which deals with things and imaginary systems that you can't see or touch and It needs more imagination than electromagnetism, also when you study fluid mechanics or dynamics, you study tons of an imaginary forces, moments and vectors that you don't see and you have to use a very high level of math(Calculus and Deferential Eq and theories), I knew you don't see electricity but you see the conductor(The wire) or the result (Pulps on), In mechanical engineering you don't see potential energy or torsion moment as well and you have to find out the direction the magnitude by your self, Mechanical engineering Drawing are the most completed in engineering world and require a huge 3d Imaginary skills, not to mention that mechanical engineers they study Electricity as well (circuits, Electronics, Electrical machines. and some universities they teach power electronics and mechatronics as well ), so it's very broad and versatile, so I highly recommend you to take course in thermodynamics, and after that take a course in heat transfer or mechanics of materials to have better understanding of Mechanical engineering
The world is lucky to have people like yourself and Ali, moving humanity forward!
you guys should date xD
Electrical & Mechanical having a date = Mechatronics 😂