All mechatronics careers
Mechatronics careers, split clean
The mechatronics labor market is two markets — technician (AAS, median ~$65K) and engineer (BS, median $99K-$115K). Different SOC codes, different work, different pay. Every profile here shows current BLS data and which credential path gets you there.
Technician tier · AAS or certificate entry
Mechatronics technician careers
SOC 17-3024 — Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists. Hands-on roles maintaining and troubleshooting automated systems. Median pay $70,760 per BLS May 2024.
SOC 17-3024 · $70,760 median
Mechatronics Technician
Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots integrated mechanical-electrical systems on a factory floor (PLCs, sensors, drives, conveyors, robots). The flagship AAS-entry role.
SOC 17-3024 · $70,760 median
Robotics Technician
Maintains, programs, and repairs industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa). Overlaps heavily with mechatronics technician but biased toward robot-specific work cells.
SOC 17-3024 · $70,760 median
Automation Technician
Installs and maintains automated process and packaging lines. Strong PLC and HMI focus. Common in food, beverage, pharma, and packaging plants.
Engineer tier · ABET-EAC BS + FE/PE
Mechatronics engineer careers
SOC 17-2141 / 17-2071 / 17-2072 / 17-2199. Design and integration roles. BLS does not maintain a "mechatronics engineer" SOC, so graduates land in one of these four classifications depending on emphasis.
SOC 17-2141 · $102,320 median
Mechanical Engineer
Designs mechanical components, systems, and processes. Mechatronics graduates often land here when their work emphasizes mechanical design with electronic actuation.
SOC 17-2071 · $111,910 median
Electrical Engineer
Designs power, control, and signal-processing systems. Mechatronics graduates work as EEs when their projects emphasize motor control, drives, or instrumentation.
SOC 17-2072 · $127,590 median
Electronics Engineer
Designs embedded systems, microcontroller boards, and signal-conditioning electronics. The natural fit when a mechatronics graduate goes deep on PCB and firmware work.
SOC 17-2199 · $116,030 median
Controls Engineer
Architects PLC programs, SCADA systems, and process control loops. The most common engineer-tier landing pad for mechatronics graduates in manufacturing.
SOC 17-2199 · $116,030 median
Robotics Engineer
Designs robotic systems end-to-end: kinematics, control, perception, integration. Increasingly common in warehouse automation, surgical robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
SOC 17-2199 · $116,030 median
Automation Engineer
Designs full-system automation: motion control, robotics integration, line layout, OEE optimization. Senior counterpart to the automation technician role.