Mechatronics Technician

What does a Mechatronics Technician do?

Mechatronics Technicians repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

How does biomedical engineering connect to biofabrication?

Bio-mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field that brings mechanical engineering, electronics, and biology together to create devices that mimic human organs and limbs.

What it takes:

  • Active Listening

  • Complex Problem Solving

  • Judgment and Decision Making

  • Time Management

Quick facts:

  • Median Salary: $59,300 / year

  • Education required: Associate’s Degree

  • On-the-job training: Moderate

  • Job Outlook: 1% growth

Skills needed:

  • Operation Monitoring

  • Quality Control Analysis

  • Repairing

  • Troubleshooting

  • Critical Thinking