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17-2199.05 - Mechatronics Engineers


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


Key Facts
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Bright Outlook
1
Career Details
Green Job
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Current Employment
136,900
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Forecasted Employment
142,300
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Change in Employment
+5,500
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Change in Employment %
+4%
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Tasks
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Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Core
  • 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.
  • Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
  • Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
  • Create mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
  • Conduct studies to determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.
  • 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.
Generic
  • Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems.
  • Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures.
  • Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.
Supplemental
  • 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.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
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Knowledge

The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
 Engineering and Technology
  • 96%
    Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
 Design
  • 92%
    Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
 Mechanical
  • 88%
    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
 Computers and Electronics
  • 86%
    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
 Mathematics
  • 83%
    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
 Production and Processing
  • 83%
    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
 Physics
  • 77%
    Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
 English Language
  • 68%
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
 Administration and Management
  • 55%
    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
 Customer and Personal Service
  • 53%
    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
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Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
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Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Development software
  • Artisan Studio
  • C
  • C++HOT
  • Debuggers
  • Hardware description language HDL
  • IBM Rational
  • Microchip MPLAB Integrated Development Environment IDE
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHOT
  • Modelica
  • National Instruments LabVIEWHOT
  • Unified modeling language UMLHOT
  • Vector CANoe
  • Woodward MotoTron Control Solutions MotoHawk
 Industry specific software
  • Autodesk AutoCADHOT
  • Autodesk AutoCAD MechanicalHOT
  • Computer aided design CAD softwareHOT
  • Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
  • Computer assisted software engineering CASE softwareHOT
  • Dassault Systemes CATIAHOT
  • Dassault Systemes Dymola
  • Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKSHOT
  • Finite element method FEM software
  • Mentor Graphics VeSys DesignHOT
  • MSC Software Adams
  • MSC Software Nastran
  • PTC Creo ParametricHOT
  • Rapid prototyping software
  • The MathWorks MATLABHOT
  • The MathWorks Real-Time Workshop
  • The MathWorks Simulink
  • The MathWorks Stateflow
  • Vector CANalyzer
  • Wonderware InTouch HMI
 Operating environment software
  • Disk file systems
  • Microsoft WindowsHOT
 Networking software
  • Keysight Intuilink Connectivity Software
 Content authoring and editing software
  • Microsoft ExcelHOT
  • Microsoft PowerPointHOT
  • Microsoft VisioHOT
  • Microsoft WordHOT
 Business function specific software
  • Microsoft OfficeHOT
  • Microsoft ProjectHOT
 Data management and query software
  • Structured query language SQLHOT
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
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Certifications
The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
 Advanced
 Core
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Licensing
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Licensing
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No specific licensing information is listed for this occupation in the area you have selected.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
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Central Virginia Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Wytheville Community College