Mechatronics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
Also known as: Applications Engineer, Automation Application Engineer, Automation Designer, Automation Engineer, Control Integration Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineering Specialist, Design Engineer (Design Eng), ...
Annual Salary
Median annual wage (May 2024)
Job Outlook
Projected growth, 2024–2034 (About average)
What You'd Do
- Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.
- Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
- Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.
- Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
- Maintain technical project files.
- Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.
- Implement or test design solutions.
- Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
- Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
- Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.
- Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
- Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.
- Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
- Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
- Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.
- Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.
- Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
- Create embedded software design programs.
- Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining.
- Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes.
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Salary data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Outlook data: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.
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