Mechanic vs Engineer - 5 Things You Need To Know

Should I be a mechanic or an engineer? What's the difference between an engineer and a mechanic? When choosing a path to work in the automotive world, there are quite a few options. Two of those include becoming a mechanic, or becoming an engineer. The biggest and most obvious difference is that mechanics will spend their time working on and fixing cars, while engineers spend their time developing cars. The video below will answer five questions about each field:

1. What is the educational requirement for engineers and technicians?

2. What's the educational experience like?

3. How much do engineers/mechanics make?

4. What’s the job requirement like?

5. What are the advantages/disadvantages of this job? Would you recommend it?