Program Codes: 
38914,5IDEACOP
Employment Percentage: 
12.991866344251
SOC ID: 
17-2199
SOC Title: 
Engineers, All Other
ONET ID: 
17-2199.05
ONET Concat ID: 
17219905
Median Salary: 
103035.16
Ed Level High School: 
0
Ed Level Certificate: 
0
Ed Level Some College: 
7.15
Ed Level Associates: 
0.85
Ed Level Bachelors: 
89.330002
Ed Level Masters: 
0.23
Ed Level Doctor: 
2.43
Typical Ed Level: 
a Bachelor's degree
Description: 

Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.

Core Tasks: 

<ul><li>Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.</li><li>Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.</li><li>Maintain technical project files.</li><li>Implement or test design solutions.</li><li>Create mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts.</li><li>Conduct studies to determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.</li><li>Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.</li><li>Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.</li><li>Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.</li><li>Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.</li><li>Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.</li><li>Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.</li><li>Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.</li><li>Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.</li><li>Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.</li></ul>

Start Annual Earnings: 
53573.51
Top Annual Earnings: 
177136.44
Title Slug: 
mechatronics-engineer