How to become an electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technician

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.

Steps to get there

Most employers expect most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree..Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians do

• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
• Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
• Inspect parts for surface defects.

Skills that matter most

• Monitoring
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Writing
• Speaking
• Active Learning
• Mathematics

Is electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technician a good career?

On the numbers, this job pays above the typical job. Median pay is 45% above the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.

Where it pays most

• New Mexico $119,320
• North Dakota $82,820
• Nevada $82,010
• Connecticut $81,860
• California $81,550

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary by state and city

Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.