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Below Average
Mechatronics Engineers
O*NET 17-2199.05
Median Salary
$122,930
$66,810 – $189,950/yr
What They Do
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
Typical Tasks
- Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
- Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
- Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
- Implement or test design solutions.
- Maintain technical project files.
Key Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
- Documenting/Recording Information
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- bachelor's degree
- some college
Also Known As
Automation Designer
Automation Engineer
Control Systems Engineer
Controls Engineering Specialist
Design Engineer (Design Eng)
Equipment Engineer
Process Controls Engineer
Process Development Engineer
Project Engineer
Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
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