Mechatronics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
- Tasks
- 23 tasks15 core, 8 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-2199.05SOC 2018: 17-2199
What the work is made of
15 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.Core taskTask 16467Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 2. Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.Core taskTask 16482Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 3. Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.Core taskTask 16474Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 4. Implement or test design solutions.Core taskTask 16470Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 5. Maintain technical project files.Core taskTask 16468Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 6. Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.Core taskTask 23946Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 7. Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.Core taskTask 16471Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 8. Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.Core taskTask 16483Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 9. Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.Core taskTask 16465Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 10. Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.Core taskTask 16466Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 11. Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.Core taskTask 16464Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 12. Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.Core taskTask 16479Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 13. Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts.Core taskTask 23947Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 14. Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.Core taskTask 16469Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 15. Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.Core taskTask 23948Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 16. Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining.Supplemental taskTask 16480Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 17. Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.Supplemental taskTask 19655Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 18. Create embedded software design programs.Supplemental taskTask 16476Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 19. Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.Supplemental taskTask 16475Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 20. Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures.Supplemental taskTask 19654Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 21. Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems.Supplemental taskTask 19653Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 22. Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.Supplemental taskTask 16473Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 23. Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes.Supplemental taskTask 16481Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2022
Where this comes from
Quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor, and credited. Nothing on this page is written by us.
How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-2199
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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