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.
Common Job Titles
- Electro-Mechanic
- Electromechanical Technician (EM Technician)
- Electronics Technician (Electronics Tech)
- Mechanical Technician (Mechanical Tech)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
14,680
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $47,770. 25th percentile: U.S. $58,570. 50th percentile: U.S. $70,760. 75th percentile: U.S. $87,320. 90th percentile: U.S. $109,580. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $47,770 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $109,580 |
| Workers on average earn | $75,710 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Computers and Electronics4.1/5
- Mechanical3.7/5
- Engineering and Technology3.6/5
- English Language3.2/5
- Production and Processing3.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Python
- SAP software
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- UNIX
Technology Skills
- Airdata
- Autodesk Inventor
- Automation Studio
- Circuit simulation software
- CloudCompare
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Human machine interface HMI software
Tools & Equipment
- Analog oscilloscopes
- Computerized numerical control CNC lathes
- Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
- Conductivity sensors
- Coordinate measuring machines CMM
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Digital multimeters