Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and technicians combine knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuitry. They operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, robotic, or electromechanical equipment.
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- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Manufacturing
What do they typically do
- Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a machine or a piece of equipment
- Verify dimensions of parts, using precision measuring instruments
- Operate metalworking machines to make housings, fittings, and fixtures
- Inspect parts for surface defects
- Repair and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies
- Use instruments to test the performance of electromechanical assemblies
- Use soldering equipment and handtools to install electronic parts and hardware
- Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment
- Analyze and record test results
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.2%
Job Openings 55
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
- FAA Remote Drone Pilot Certificate (Part 107) [Federal Aviation Administration]
- PMMI Mechatronics - Industrial Electricity I [Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies]
- PMMI Mechatronics - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) I [Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies]
Private Training Programs
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