Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering · SOC 17-3024
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
Top Skills
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Automation Technician (Automation Tech), Electro-Mechanic, Electromechanical Assembler (EM Assembler), Electromechanical Technician (EM Technician), Electronics Technician (Electronics Tech), Mechanical Technician (Mechanical Tech)
Representative Tasks
- •Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- •Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
- •Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
- •Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- •Inspect parts for surface defects.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
- •Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
- •Program robotic equipment.
- •Develop software or computer applications.
- •Maintain electromechanical equipment.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 15% Bright |
| Median Salary | $73,900 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |