Career Profile
Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians
Electro-Mechanical Technicians operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment.
General Information
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.
Important Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
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Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 3 openings per year are projected for Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.21/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.85, while experienced workers are paid $27.34. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 25 Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 28.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians are Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, and Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians include Computers and Electronics, Mechanical, and Engineering and Technology.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians is Associate's. 73% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.