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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

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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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $73,900/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$47,840$109,890

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +1.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.

About 1,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Operations MonitoringTroubleshootingRepairingMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingReading Comprehension
Top knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsProduction and ProcessingDesignTelecommunications
Core 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians?

The median pay for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians is $73,900 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians?

Employment for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians is projected to change +1.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians?

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians?

About 1,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.