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Electro-mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Summary
                        
            
                                                        
                                                                
                        
            
            
            
                            
                                                
                                                
                                                
                                                
            									
							
				                                                
                                            




            			electro mechanical technicians imageElectro-mechanical technicians verify dimensions of parts, by using precision measuring instruments, to ensure that specifications are met.							
						Quick Facts:     Electro-mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians2023     Median Pay
            						$65,080     per year
										$31.29     per hourTypical Entry-Level Education
                                    Associate's degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation
                                    NoneOn-the-job Training
                                    NoneNumber of Jobs, 2022
                                    15,200Job Outlook, 2022-32
                                    -3% (Decline)Employment Change, 2022-32
                                    -400What Electro-mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Do
                                                
                        
                        
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians operate, test, and maintain electromechanical or robotic equipment.
            
                        Work Environment
                        
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians work with electrical and mechanical engineers. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.
            
                                                How to Become an Electro-mechanical or Mechatronic Technologist or Technician
                                                
                        
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians typically need either an associate’s degree or a postsecondary certificate.
            
                        Pay
                        												                            																				    														The median annual wage for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians was $65,080 in May 2023.									                                					
						
            
                        Job Outlook
                        						
												Employment							of electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians is projected to decline							 3 percent from 2022 to 2032.
						Despite declining  employment, about 1,300 openings for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
            			
            			 All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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 What Electro-mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Do 
            

			Electro-mechanical techniciansElectro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians install, repair, upgrade, and test electronic and computer-controlled mechanical systems.			
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians combine knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuitry. They operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, robotic, or electromechanical equipment.
Duties
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians typically do the following:
Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a machine or a piece of equipment
Verify dimensions of parts, using precision measuring instruments
Operate metalworking machines to make housings, fittings, and fixtures
Inspect parts for surface defects
Repair and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies
Use instruments to test the performance of electromechanical assemblies
Use soldering equipment and handtools to install electronic parts and hardware
Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment
Analyze and record test resultsElectro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians test and operate machines in factories and at other worksites. They also document the tests they performed and analyze and record the results of those tests.
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians install, maintain, and repair automated machinery and computer-controlled mechanical systems in industrial settings.
They also test, operate, or maintain robotic equipment at worksites. This equipment may include unmanned submarines, aircraft, or similar types of equipment for uses that include oil drilling, deep-ocean exploration, or hazardous-waste removal.
 Work Environment
			Electro-mechanical techniciansElectro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians test the performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments.			

	    
				
	
	
	
	
	
	
	    					 Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians held about 15,200 jobs in 2022. The largest employers of electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians were as follows:
        Scientific research and development services
                14%Engineering services
                13Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing
                8Machinery manufacturing
                8Transportation equipment manufacturing
                4Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians work with electrical engineers and mechanical engineers. They work primarily in manufacturing industries, including those of computer and electronic products and of machinery, and in professional, scientific, and technical services. They often work both at production sites and in offices.
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians are sometimes exposed to hazards from equipment or toxic materials. However, incidents are rare as long as workers follow safety procedures.
Work Schedules
Most electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.
 How to Become an Electro-mechanical or Mechatronic Technologist or Technician

			Electro-mechanical techniciansElectro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians typically need either an associate’s degree or a postsecondary certificate.			
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians typically need either an associate’s degree or a postsecondary certificate.
Education
Associate’s degree programs and postsecondary certificates for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians are offered at vocational–technical schools and community colleges.
Employers may prefer to hire graduates of programs accredited by an organization such as ABET. Associate’s degree programs usually include courses in subjects such as algebra, trigonometry, and sciences. Depending on the program, students may have the option of concentrating in a field such as electromechanics, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance.
Important Qualities
***Communication skills.*** Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must be able to follow instructions from engineers. They also need to clearly convey problems to engineers.
***Detail oriented.*** Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must take and record the precise measurements that engineers need.
***Dexterity.*** Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must be adept in using handtools and soldering irons on small circuitry and electronic parts to create electronic components.
***Logical-thinking skills.*** To carry out engineers’ designs, inspect designs for quality control, and assemble prototypes, electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must follow a specific sequence or a set of rules.
***Math skills.*** Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians use mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their tasks.
***Mechanical skills.*** Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must create components for industrial machinery or equipment. They must be able to operate equipment such as drill presses, grinders, and engine lathes.
***Problem-solving skills.*** Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must be able to identify and fix problems that arise with engineering designs and prototypes.
***Writing skills.*** Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must write clear, well-organized reports that describe onsite construction, testing results, and problems they found in carrying out designs.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians may earn optional certification to demonstrate professional competence.
The International Society of Automation offers the Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) and Certified Automation Professional (CAP) designations. Both require a written exam, and recertification is required after a specified number of years.
The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) offers certification in electrical power testing and other specialties. The technologist certification requires a 4-year engineering technology degree.
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                Electro-mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansMedian annual wages, May 2023Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians$65,080  Drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians$63,100  Total, all occupations$48,060Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
 

	
	



		
	
	
	
The median annual wage for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians was $65,080 in May 2023. 


The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,210, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $104,690.





		
	    					 In May 2023, the median annual wages for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:	
        Scientific research and development services
                $78,560Transportation equipment manufacturing
                73,960Engineering services
                73,750Machinery manufacturing
                61,470Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing
                52,470Most electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.
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                Electro-mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansPercent change in employment, projected 2022-32Total, all occupations3%  Drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians1%  Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians-3%Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program
            
            
			 
	
	
	

			Employment				of electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians is projected to decline				 3 percent from 2022 to 2032.
			
			Despite declining  employment, about 1,300 openings for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
			
			 All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
			Employment
	
			
Many of these technologists and technicians are employed in manufacturing industries, for which employment projections vary. Automation in manufacturing could affect this occupation in both positive and negative ways. While automation may replace certain responsibilities, electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians will still be needed to operate and maintain the robotic equipment.
			

                        Employment projections data for     electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians, 2022-32
                Occupational Title
                        SOC Code
                        Employment, 2022
                        Projected Employment, 2032
                        Change, 2022-32
                        Employment by IndustryPercent
                        NumericSOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program**Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians**
			17-3024
			15,200
			14,800
			-3
			-400
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 State & Area Data **Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)** The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OES data maps for employment and wages by state and area. Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians **Projections Central** Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.com. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved. **CareerOneStop** CareerOneStop includes hundreds of occupational profiles with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a salary info tool to search for wages by zip code.
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                Job Duties
                ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION
                2023     MEDIAN PAY**Drafters**
            Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings.
            Associate's degree
            $62,530**Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians**
            Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians help engineers design and develop equipment that is powered by electricity or electric current.
            Associate's degree
            $72,800**Electrical and Electronics Engineers**
            Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment.
            Bachelor's degree
            $109,010**Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers**
            Electrical and electronics installers and repairers install or repair a variety of electrical equipment.
            See How to Become One
            $67,220**Machinists and Tool and Die Makers**
            Machinists and tool and die makers set up and operate equipment to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.
            See How to Become One
            $53,180**Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians**
            Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture machines and other devices.
            Associate's degree
            $64,020**Mechanical Engineers**
            Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices.
            Bachelor's degree
            $99,510
 Contacts for More Information
								
For more information about general engineering education and career resources, visit
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
IEEE
Technology Student Association (TSA)
For more information on accredited programs, visit
ABET
For more information about certification, visit
International Society of Automation (ISA)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
For information about working in automation, visit
Automation Federation

                                                
                                                        
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 Suggested citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.  Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Electro-mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, 
        	 at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electro-mechanical-technicians.htm (visited *May 21, 2024*).
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                        Wednesday, April 17, 2024


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