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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technician

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Annual openings

16

Median wage

$74,730

Typical education

Associate's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+10%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Associate's degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required. However, you could also become an apprentice for this role after having gained experience in a lower-level role.

Work-based learning

You can begin in a position that does not require experience, such as a tree trimmer in the Utilities pathways, and work your way up to a Technician role through an apprenticeship.

A Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technician combines mechanics, instrumentation, electronics, robotics/automation, computer components and control systems to design products and manufacturing systems.
Do you love to stay on top of the most recent innovations in technology? This job may be a great fit. Mechatronics is a 21st century field that involves machines controlled by electronic systems, or robots. As a mechatronics technician, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of the newest designs in advanced manufacturing. Working in this emerging field means you’ll combine the principles of mechanical technology and electronics to create inventive products and manufacturing systems.
Electro-Mechanical Technicians play a key role in enhancing and expanding the Smart Grid.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  2. Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  3. Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  4. Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
  5. Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
  6. Inspect parts for surface defects.
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