Mechatronics Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.

Automation Engineer, Automation Specialist, Controls Engineer, Design Engineer, Development Engineer, Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Project Engineer

Design industrial processing systems.
Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.
Maintain operational records or records systems.
Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
Implement design or process improvements.
Create physical models or prototypes.
Estimate operational costs.
Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment.
Document design or operational test results.
Research engineering applications of emerging technologies.
Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
Develop technical methods or processes.
Select project materials.
Develop software or computer applications.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

Judgment and Decision Making – Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Active Listening – Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Complex Problem Solving – Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Speaking – Talking to others.
Critical Thinking – Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Writing – Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Reading Comprehension – Reading work-related information.
Mathematics – Using math to solve problems.
Active Learning – Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Systems Evaluation – Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Engineering and Technology – Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Design – Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Computers and Electronics – Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Physics – Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Oral Comprehension – Listening and understanding what people say.
Problem Sensitivity – Noticing when problems happen.
Written Expression – Communicating by writing.
Deductive Reasoning – Using rules to solve problems.
Inductive Reasoning – Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Oral Expression – Communicating by speaking.
Near Vision – Seeing details up close.
Fluency of Ideas – Coming up with lots of ideas.
Written Comprehension – Reading and understanding what is written.
Mathematical Reasoning – Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
Originality – Creating new and original ideas.

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Future Job Opportunities: Below Average

Typical Wages

Projected Employment

Connecticut	United States
1,290 2018 Employment	167,100 2019 Employment
1,400 2028 Employment	171,600 2029 Employment
9% Percent Change	3% Percent Change
100 Annual Projected Job Openings	11,000 Annual Projected Job Openings