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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

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Median pay

$70,760
Median annual pay for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

1.1%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

1,300
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

15,000
Estimated U.S. employment for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+200
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Associate's degree
Typical education needed to enter Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Monitoring
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Active Learning
  5. 5Active Listening
  6. 6Speaking

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Computers and Electronics
  2. 2Mechanical
  3. 3Engineering and Technology
  4. 4English Language
  5. 5Mathematics
  6. 6Production and Processing

Abilities

  1. 1Control Precision
  2. 2Near Vision
  3. 3Arm-Hand Steadiness
  4. 4Deductive Reasoning
  5. 5Finger Dexterity
  6. 6Inductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Artistic
  5. 5Enterprising
  6. 6Social

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Intellectual Curiosity
  5. 5Achievement Orientation
  6. 6Perseverance

Work activities

  1. 1Working with Computers
  2. 2Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  3. 3Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  4. 4Documenting/Recording Information
  5. 5Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  6. 6Controlling Machines and Processes

Work context

  1. 1Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  2. 2Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  3. 3Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  4. 4Time Pressure
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Representative tasks

  • Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
  • Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Inspect parts for surface defects.
  • Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  • Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  • Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.

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