Mechatronics Engineers
O*NET Code: 17-2199.05
Description
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
🗺️ Explore Your Career Path
Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Applications EngineerAutomation Application EngineerAutomation DesignerAutomation EngineerControl Integration EngineerControl Systems EngineerControls Engineering SpecialistDesign Engineer (Design Eng)Electro-Mechanical EngineerElectro-Mechanical Systems Control EngineerEngineerEquipment EngineerIntelligent Systems EngineerMechanical Systems Control EngineerMechatronic EngineerMechatronics EngineerProcess Controls EngineerProcess Development EngineerProject EngineerResearch and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
⚡ Skills (22)
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Mathematics3/100
Monitoring3/100
Systems Evaluation3/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (53)
🔥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
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite 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
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0AVEVA InTouch HMI
Industrial control software
0Artisan Studio
Development environment software
0Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Computer assisted software engineering CASE software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Dassault Systemes Dymola
Analytical or scientific software
0Debuggers
Program testing software
0Disk file systems
Filesystem software
0Finite element method FEM software
Analytical or scientific software
0Hardware description language HDL
Development environment software
0IBM Rational
Development environment software
0Keysight Intuilink Connectivity Software
Platform interconnectivity software
0MSC Software Adams
Analytical or scientific software
0MSC Software Nastran
Analytical or scientific software
0Magellan Firmware
Operating system software
0MathWorks Simulink
Analytical or scientific software
0Mentor Graphics VeSys Design
Computer aided design CAD software
0Microchip MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Development environment software
0Modelica
Object or component oriented development software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0PTC Creo Parametric
Computer aided design CAD software
0Programmable logic controller PLC software
Industrial control software
0Rapid prototyping software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0The MathWorks Real-Time Workshop
Analytical or scientific software
0The MathWorks Stateflow
Analytical or scientific software
0Unified modeling language UML
Requirements analysis and system architecture software
0Vector CANalyzer
Analytical or scientific software
0Vector CANoe
Development environment software
0Vector Canape
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Woodward MotoTron Control Solutions MotoHawk
Development environment software
0dSPACE
Document management software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Software Developers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Computer Hardware Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Electrical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Industrial Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Manufacturing Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mechanical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Automotive Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Microsystems Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Robotics Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Mechatronics Engineers → Manufacturing Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (78% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (21)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Technology Design
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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