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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians to increase by 2.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 15,700 to 16,200 jobs. Its estimate of 1,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($73,900), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
15,700
Projected employment (2034)
16,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,400
Pay & Preparation
$73,900
Associate's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting (4/5) • Operations Monitoring (4/5) • Repairing (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Equipment Maintenance (3.88/5) • Troubleshooting (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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