Mechatronics Engineer
Position Description
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.
- Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.
- Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
- Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
- Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
- Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
Skills Required
- Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Job Types
- Project Engineer
- Automation Specialist
- Control Systems Engineer
- Mechanical Systems Control Engineer
- Applications Engineer
Job Market Demand
In the United States, there were 132,500 jobs for Mechatronics Engineers in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 8,500 new jobs for Mechatronics Engineers by 2026. There will be an estimated 9,500 positions for Mechatronics Engineers per year.
The states with the most job growth for Mechatronics Engineers are Nevada, Utah, and North Dakota. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Minnesota, or Vermont. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
Salary Overview
The salary for Mechatronics Engineers ranges between about $50,750 and $155,650 a year. Mechatronics Engineers who work in District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, make the highest salaries.
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Project
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Visio
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Computer-aided design (CAD) software
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- C
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS
- PTC Creo Parametric
- Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software
- Unified Modeling Language (UML)
- The MathWorks Simulink