Also called: Mechatronics Technician, Electromechanical Technologist
Builds, tests and repairs machines that mix mechanical parts and electronics.
You assemble an automated test machine, wire its sensors and motors, and run it until it works perfectly. Later you fix a jammed robotic arm by replacing a worn belt and recalibrating it.
Approximate May 2024 figures.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate in mechatronics or electro-mechanical technology.
Ways in: 2-year college, Military, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Mechatronics Technology, Electro-Mechanical Technology.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Approximate projection.
Low risk for 10 years. Diagnostic software speeds fault finding; building, wiring and repairing machines stays hands-on.
Classes: Electronics CTE, Shop class, Physics, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3024.
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