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  1. Occupations
  2. Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

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.

SOC: 17-3024.00

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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 & Technology: Technology Skills

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
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 17-3021.00
  • Avionics Technicians 49-2091.00
  • Robotics Technicians 17-3024.01
  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians 17-3028.00
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3023.00

Moderately Similar

  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 49-2094.00
  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 51-2011.00
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3027.00
  • Photonics Technicians 17-3029.08
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3026.00

Related

  • Robotics Engineers 17-2199.08
  • Aerospace Engineers 17-2011.00
  • Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072.00
  • Mechatronics Engineers 17-2199.05
  • Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 51-2023.00
  • Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 49-3011.00
  • Mechanical Engineers 17-2141.00
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 49-2093.00
  • Electrical Engineers 17-2071.00
  • Automotive Engineering Technicians 17-3027.01

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateEdApp Electrical SafetyIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateElectrical Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateElectrical Motor Control Operator CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateIndustrial Electricity Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateIELCE.Electrical.02Issuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateElectrical Motor Controls Foundations CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateElectrical Fundamentals -Basic CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateIndustrial Production OperatorIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateMechatronicsIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateIndustrial Maintenance TechnicianIssuer: Paris Junior College