<p>Do they just work on computers, or do they work with electronics also? For someone who wants to work with electronics or applications of computers to machines (like in cars), is EE better, or CompE?</p>
<p>Maybe EE because its more general, even though compE work exclusively with computers, not sure about applying computer systems to other machines…</p>
<p>I take back the last sentence, computer engineers do apply computer systems to other machines.</p>
<p>Yes, computer engineers deal with the electronics issues involved in embedded systems (such as cars, microwave ovens, washing machines, airplanes, guided missiles, wristwatches, etc)</p>
<p>From my understanding, computer engineering deals with designing processor and processor related technologies. So CPU, GPU, memory, I/O, NIC, etc etc. All of these things can be integrated into a system or a stand alone product.</p>
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<p>As others have pointed out, it’s getting rather difficult to even make a distinction between computers and electronics, because many modern electronics are computers, in the sense that they have microprocessors/microcontrollers that are programmable. </p>
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<p>I still think that, from a pure career marketing point of view, EE is still a safer degree than is CompE. After all, an EE can also take a job working in electric power systems, signalling/telecommunications, etc. After all, few employers are actually going to check the specific coursework that you took. All they will see is that you have an EE degree. Hence, you can pitch that EE degree in a wide variety of flexible ways, depending on which employer you’re talking to. Even if you have no intention of working for a telecom and you know that you want to work with electronics, employers don’t know that, so the fact that you might work for a telecom will give you more bargaining leverage when it comes to salary negotiation.</p>
<p>Well, I’m not sure I agree with sakky.</p>
<p>Still, I’m too much of a purist for the kind of salary-related questions the OP is asking. I think, if you love math and want to do math, you major in math, not in computer science, business, or investment banking. But hey, I guess you gotta pay the bills, too.</p>
<p>What is mechatronics?? Is it basically mechanical products programmed by computers and electronics?? How is the scope of mechatronics…</p>
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<p>Have you seen Transformers or any of the Terminator series? It’s like that, but with less death-of-all-humans.</p>
<p>Transformers was awesome..so something like robotics then…how is its scope, I mean jobs and stuffs?</p>
<p>Someone should give a non-comedy answer.</p>
<p>Oooooo remember in the transformer movie when Optimus Prime was all “GET THE CUBE!” That was intense!</p>
<p>But seriously, I believe computer engineers have an easier time breaking into software engineering positions than electrical engineers. In the auto industry? Probably both positions would be equally qualified. Look for job openings online for the types of positions you want and see what degrees are preferred. Electrical engineering does seem to be a broader degree to have. They’re also less prone to being a decepticon!</p>
<p>Autobots… roll out!</p>
<p>I’d say either would be a good choice, depending on the course curriculum of wherever you are attending/plan to attend. Experience is what really matters; as long as you can specialize in something electronics-related.</p>