Question: Can Mechanical Engineers Work On Cars?

Automotive technicians and mechanical engineers each work with mechanical systems.

However, automotive technicians work with cars by performing maintenance and repairs on vehicle systems.

Mechanical engineers, on the other hand, work closely with thermal and mechanical devices to make them work better.

What does a mechanical engineer work on?


Do engineers work on cars?

Automotive engineers are concerned with the development of passenger cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles or off-road vehicles. They do one or more of the following: Design new products or modify existing ones. Troubleshoot and solve engineering problems.

Is automobile and mechanical engineering same?

Automobile engineering is a sub branch of mechanical engineering, though it is studied as main branch in some engineering colleges. You can get job more easily with degree of Mechanical engineer than Automobile engineer. Truth being that every firm prefers mechanical Er. over Automobile Er.

What is the difference between a mechanic and a mechanical engineer?

A Mechanical engineer is a person who applies the principles of engineering, physics, and material science for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. A Mechanic is a tradesman, craftsman, or technician who uses tools to build or repair machinery.