Mechatronics Engineers
Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsO*NET 17-2199.05United States
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
- Median annual earnings
- $122,888
- Projected change
- +5.4%
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Employment
- 176.9K jobs
50th percentile, United States
2025 to 2035
66.1% of the workforce
Growing to 186.44K by 2035
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The work
What mechatronics engineers do
Tasks reported for this occupation, ordered by how often they come up in the role.
- Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
- Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
- Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
- Implement or test design solutions.
- Maintain technical project files.
- Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
- Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
- Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.
- Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
- Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.
- Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.
- Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.
- Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.
- Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
- Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.
Pay and outlook
What the job pays and where it is heading
Annual earnings range
Reported earnings by percentile, United States
- 10th percentile
- $63,794
- 25th percentile
- $88,633
- 50th percentile
- $122,888
- 75th percentile
- $165,733
- 90th percentile
- $204,289
The gold marker shows the median. Half earn more than $122,888 and half earn less.
Employment outlook
2025 to 2035 projection
+5.4%average or slower
2025176,896 jobs
2035 projected186,435 jobs
9,539 more positions over the decade, before replacement hiring.
Preparation
Education levels
What people currently working in the career hold. These are not entry requirements.
- Bachelor's degree
- 66.1%
- Some college
- 21.5%
- Associate degree
- 10%
- Certificate
- 1.2%
- Master's or Professional degree
- 1.2%
Skills
Skills employers ask for
Technical skills appearing most often in job postings for this occupation.
How the work gets done
Core competencies
Broad capabilities associated with strong performance in this occupation.
- Complex Problem Solving
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Reading Comprehension
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Critical Thinking
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Writing
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- 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.
- Speaking
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Mathematics
- Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Systems Evaluation
- Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Monitoring
- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Systems Analysis
- Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Active Learning
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Technology Design
- Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
- Operations Analysis
- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Operations Monitoring
- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Science
- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Learning Strategies
- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Quality Control Analysis
- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Time Management
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Instructing
- Teaching others how to do something.
In the market
Job titles and employers
Recent job postings in United StatesCommon job titles
- 01Mechatronics Engineers644 postings
- 02Engineering Interns77 postings
- 03Controls Engineers76 postings
- 04Mechatronics Technicians51 postings
- 05Hardware Engineering Managers34 postings
- 06Apprentices31 postings
- 07Engineers31 postings
- 08Mechatronics Instructors28 postings
- 09Corporate Engineering Interns24 postings
- 10Automation Engineers23 postings
- 11Engineering Technicians22 postings
- 12Engineering Co-Ops/Interns21 postings
- 13Adjunct Faculties20 postings
- 14Product Development Engineering Interns20 postings
- 15Mechatronics Engineering Technicians18 postings
- 16Simulation Engineers15 postings
- 17Project Engineers14 postings
- 18Automation Controls Engineers13 postings
- 19Vehicle Engineers13 postings
- 20Controls Engineering Interns12 postings
Top employers
- 01Caterpillar79 postings
- 02CBRE49 postings
- 03Actalent48 postings
- 04General Motors35 postings
- 05Solopoint Solutions35 postings
- 06Tesla35 postings
- 07Liminal30 postings
- 08Face-2-Face Talent Solutions24 postings
- 09Amazon23 postings
- 10Maxonic21 postings
- 11Anduril Industries18 postings
- 12Stellantis16 postings
- 13ASML15 postings
- 14CyberCoders14 postings
- 15Fanuc America Corporation14 postings
- 16Tennessee Board of Regents13 postings
- 17Vebu LTD13 postings
- 18Microcenter12 postings
- 19Apple11 postings
- 20Cummins11 postings
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