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Re: mechanic engineer`s
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Mon, 21 February 2005 07:44
 
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I am also a mechanical engineer and like The Count, my job has nothing to do with cars either. Of course the degree CAN get you a car design related job, but the mech eng field is so diverse the job opportunities are much broader than that. I myself work for a company that designs and builds electrowinning equipment for the mining industry.
A mechanical engineering degree at uni is quite tough - you need to be very good at Maths and Physics (and be prepared to work VERY hard!) If maths/science isn't your thing then forget it, there is a very good reason why the entry requirements for engineering are so high.
I reckon the guys who engineer cars have a pretty tough job - there's more to it than just looking at a mod and saying "yeah that looks OK". They need to be able to perform calculations to make sure things are structurally sound, or that the braking force will be adequate for the increased weight, or that the modified track width doesn't put undue stress on suspension components for example.
Don't mean to sound pessimistic, but you'd be amazed at the number of people who drop out within the first year because the course is nothing like they expected and they couldn't handle it.
-Matt
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