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Anonymous asked in Science & MathematicsEngineering · 3 weeks ago

What's the difference between engineering and a mechanic ?

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  • 2 weeks ago

    Probably the most frequent function of engineers is to design things. or to design a process. The function of a mechanic is to analyze deviations from the design performance and restore a system to normal by replacing parts or doing tune-ups.

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    Engineers are not allowed to tough tools .

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    Mechanic is just a specific skill among all those covered by engineering....

  • Anonymous
    3 weeks ago

    Automotive Engineers design the cars that mechanics repair.

    Which is why most mechanics cuss engineers.

    If only engineers were required to be experienced mechanics before being considered for engineering, cars wouldn't be the nightmare they are today.

    I was a electronics TECHNICIAN for decades before i became a electronics ENGINEER.

    That enabled me to design electronic systems that technicians could easily troubleshoot and repair.

  • 3 weeks ago

    A Mechanic is a technician. S/He does work.

    An Engineer does design and deep analysis of an issue when there is a design problem.

  • 3 weeks ago

    Engineers are scientists who design and build stuff, mechanics are the fixers

  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    Engineers design and plan the devices, architecture, and machines.

    Mechanics execute the plans for the machines.

  • 3 weeks ago

    Engineers get paid will mechanics get laid

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