Occupation
Mechatronics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
$122,930 medianBelow-avg outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 17-2199.05
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes.
- 02Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.
- 03Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
- 04Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.
- 05Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.
- 06Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.
- 07Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
- 08Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems.
- 09Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.
- 10Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
- 11Maintain technical project files.
- 12Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Automation EngineerEquipment EngineerProcess Controls EngineerProject EngineerAutomation DesignerControl Systems EngineerControls Engineering SpecialistDesign Engineer (Design Eng)Process Development EngineerResearch and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
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Knowledge the job leans on
Engineering and TechnologyDesignProduction and ProcessingMechanicalMathematicsPhysicsComputers and ElectronicsEnglish Language
Skills that carry over from service
Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisOperations MonitoringOperations AnalysisTechnology DesignOperation and Control