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-MechanicElectromechanical 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

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
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Autodesk AutoCADC++Dassault Systemes SolidWorksESRI ArcGIS softwareLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPythonSAP softwareThe MathWorks MATLABUNIX

Technology Skills

AirdataAutodesk InventorAutomation StudioCircuit simulation softwareCloudCompareComputer aided design CAD softwareComputerized maintenance management system CMMSHuman machine interface HMI software

Tools & Equipment

Analog oscilloscopesComputerized numerical control CNC lathesComputerized numerical control CNC machining centersConductivity sensorsCoordinate measuring machines CMMDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital multimeters