Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering differ as branches of engineering that deal with various aspects of technology and systems. In Mechanical Engineering, students are provided with principles of physics, thermodynamics, mechanics, and material science in the design, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems. Examples of subfields include robotics, automotive design, energy systems, and manufacturing processes. Mechanical engineers are basically more involved with anything that concerns motion or mechanical force.
Electrical engineering, by contrast, involves the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. Electrical engineering encompasses a broad range of fields such as generation and distribution of electrical power, telecommunication, electronics, and control systems. Electrical engineers develop electrical equipment-from microchips to power grids.
Mechanical engineering tends to place more emphasis on mechanical systems, while electrical engineering puts more focus on electrical and electronic systems. The two fields frequently collaborate on interdisciplinary projects in which mechanical and electrical parts are used in conjunction with each other.