The difference between a mechanical engineer and a mechanic is the engineer knows the math. A mechanic can pick up everything about engineering on the job, except the math, and without the math he's crippled.
That's why to be an ME, a degree is a gatekeeper. To get a degree, you have to pass the math classes.
Yes, I know engineers who can't do the math, despite having a degree. I've never known a mechanic to learn the math on the job.
That's why to be an ME, a degree is a gatekeeper. To get a degree, you have to pass the math classes.
Yes, I know engineers who can't do the math, despite having a degree. I've never known a mechanic to learn the math on the job.