Mechanics vs. Mechanical Engineers

1. Mechanics vs. Mechanical Engineers Trey Smith

2. The Definition • Mechanical Engineer- Someone who uses the science of physics and other sciences to manufacture and create mechanical systems. • Mechanic- A person who repairs and maintains the mechanical systems that are created by the mechanical engineers.

3. Big Name Companies Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Repairs and Work • Boeing • Caterpillar • Apple • Microsoft • Ford motor company/ other car companies • CarX • AutoZone • Schneider National • Pit stop crews in Nascar • Multiple Company’s car dealerships

4. Education needed for Mechanic • Mechanics typically only need a high school education with classes in computers, mechanical repair, and mathematics. • Mechanics usually need secondary training before acquiring a job. • Mechanics also have to have a license for working on mechanical systems before they can get the job.

5. Education needed for Mechanical Engineers • High school education should consist of all maths including trig., Calculus, Algebra, Geometry. Also science classes that include biology and chemistry. • College requirements are typically a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. • This degree takes most people 4 years to complete.

6. Salaries Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Repairs and Work • Starting wage at • Average income is at about $84,000 a year • The highest paid engineers can make up to almost $120,000 per year • The average income of an auto mechanic is about $39,000 a year • The highest paid 10 percent of mechanics get paid around $60,000 per year

7. Work Cited. • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_engineering • http://work.chron.com/education-requirements-auto-mechanics-14930.html • http://work.chron.com/education-requirements-mechanical-engineer-6197.html