Mechatronics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
24 alternate job titles:
Applications Engineer
Automation Application Engineer
Automation Designer
Automation Engineer
Control Integration Engineer
Control Systems Engineer
Controls Engineering Specialist
Design Engineer (Design Eng)
Electro-Mechanical Engineer
Electro-Mechanical Systems Control Engineer
Engineer
Equipment Engineer
Intelligent Systems Engineer
Mechanical Systems Control Engineer
Mechatronic Engineer
Mechatronics Engineer
Process Controls Engineer
Process Development Engineer
Project Engineer
Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
Robotics Technician (Robotics Tech)
System Development Engineer
Systems Engineer
Test Engineer
Salary Information
Mechatronics Engineers: $117,750 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Document design or operational test results. | Development |
| Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance. | Development |
| Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment. | Development |
| Implement design or process improvements. | Development |
| Design electromechanical equipment or systems. | Development |
| Design industrial processing systems. | Development |
| Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment. | Development |
| Develop software or computer applications. | Development |
| Develop technical methods or processes. | Development |
| Design environmental control systems. | Development |
| Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects. | Development |
| Create physical models or prototypes. | Development |
| Train personnel on proper operational procedures. | General |
| Provide technical guidance to other personnel. | General |
| Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. | General |
| Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects. | General |
| Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. | General |
| Select project materials. | General |
| Estimate operational costs. | General |
| Supervise engineering or other technical personnel. | Management |
| Maintain operational records or records systems. | Maintenance |
| Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations. | Maintenance |
| Research engineering applications of emerging technologies. | Analysis |
| Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C | Development environment software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| MathWorks Simulink | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| AVEVA InTouch HMI | Industrial control software |
| Artisan Studio | Development environment software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Computer assisted software engineering CASE software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Dassault Systemes Dymola | Analytical or scientific software |
| Debuggers | Program testing software |
| Disk file systems | Filesystem software |
| Finite element method FEM software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Hardware description language HDL | Development environment software |
| IBM Rational | Development environment software |
| Keysight Intuilink Connectivity Software | Platform interconnectivity software |
| MSC Software Adams | Analytical or scientific software |
| MSC Software Nastran | Analytical or scientific software |
| Magellan Firmware | Operating system software |
| Mentor Graphics VeSys Design | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microchip MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE) | Development environment software |
| Modelica | Object or component oriented development software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| PTC Creo Parametric | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |
| Rapid prototyping software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks Real-Time Workshop | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks Stateflow | Analytical or scientific software |
| Unified modeling language UML | Requirements analysis and system architecture software |
| Vector CANalyzer | Analytical or scientific software |
| Vector CANoe | Development environment software |
| Vector Canape | Analytical or scientific software |
| Woodward MotoTron Control Solutions MotoHawk | Development environment software |
| dSPACE | Document management software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Automation Professional | International Society of Automation | Not Available |
| Mechatronics Certification Test - Programmable Logic Controllers 2 | Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute | Not Available |
| PMMI Mechatronics: Industrial Electricity 1 | Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute | Not Available |
| PMMI Mechatronics: Industrial Electricity 2 | Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute | Not Available |
| PMMI Mechatronics: Mechanical Components 1 | Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute | Not Available |
| PMMI Mechatronics: Programmable Logic Controllers 1 | Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute | Not Available |
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