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Also called applications engineer, automation application engineer, automation engineer and control integration engineer.
$122,930
Median pay a year
154,070
People do this work
6
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Mechatronics Engineer
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Summary
Mechatronics engineer researching, designing, and developing automation and intelligent systems, smart devices, and industrial control systems. Responsible for creating mechanical design documents, implementing design solutions, and maintaining technical project files
Experience
Mechatronics Engineer
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Month Year to Month Year
Created mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products
Designed advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications
Designed engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks
Implemented and tested design solutions for various projects
Maintained technical project files for ongoing engineering initiatives
Researched and selected sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control and position sensing
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Created mechanical design documents for productsDesigned advanced precision equipment for applicationsDeveloped engineering systems for industrial automationImplemented and tested design solutions effectivelyMaintained comprehensive technical project filesIdentified materials for mechatronic system designs
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Created mechanical design documents for products, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications
Developed engineering systems for industrial automation, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity
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Created mechanical design documents for products, reducing errors in production and ensuring compliance with specifications
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Reduced errors in productionStreamlined the approval processImproved team understanding of designs
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Developed engineering systems for industrial automation, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity
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Increased throughput of production linesDecreased downtime during operationsImproved accuracy in material handling
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Designing electromechanical systems
Designing control systems
Recommending performance
Researching engineering applications
Monitoring productivity
Testing systems or equipment
Estimating operational costs
Analyzing design requirements
Estimating technical requirements
Implementing design improvements
Selecting tools
Selecting project materials
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What a Mechatronics Engineer does
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Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
What it pays
How much does a Mechatronics Engineer make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$90,970
Median
$122,930
75th percentile
$158,090
About 154,070 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$123,120
$142,390
$164,260
AL
$116,040
$152,550
$183,040
AR
$60,070
$76,940
$103,380
AZ
$76,960
$102,280
$137,730
CA
$98,520
$130,850
$169,830
CO
$105,050
$132,590
$164,800
CT
$93,360
$124,110
$153,670
DC
$101,990
$151,920
$185,220
DE
$95,510
$103,580
$120,120
FL
$76,400
$105,410
$138,920
GA
$79,160
$112,260
$135,040
HI
$104,290
$122,800
$159,570
IA
$83,510
$103,090
$125,440
ID
$100,430
$130,970
$153,570
IL
$80,960
$111,930
$139,170
IN
$86,820
$120,880
$139,410
KS
$60,210
$76,100
$101,790
KY
$82,300
$99,830
$124,790
LA
$80,630
$99,070
$131,330
MA
$103,010
$131,260
$162,470
MD
$83,840
$129,770
$172,580
ME
$99,620
$120,430
$135,260
MI
$95,760
$121,000
$135,410
MN
$87,840
$108,850
$132,410
MO
$73,730
$102,980
$136,240
MS
$75,890
$111,030
$141,130
MT
$79,750
$97,470
$124,990
NC
$85,240
$112,450
$140,790
ND
$67,850
$100,250
$127,920
NE
$48,340
$88,490
$119,600
NH
$97,960
$128,130
$157,300
NJ
$93,670
$132,450
$170,460
NM
$119,430
$162,070
$180,190
NV
$77,390
$103,780
$133,370
NY
$94,400
$117,600
$154,310
OH
$88,100
$120,470
$155,510
OK
$95,040
$119,810
$138,400
OR
$96,210
$123,220
$157,000
PA
$79,890
$108,950
$138,580
PR
$48,970
$81,370
$123,880
RI
$84,200
$117,080
$166,300
SC
$88,750
$110,490
$139,760
SD
$99,300
$112,260
$129,960
TN
$72,560
$96,640
$125,420
TX
$93,380
$115,810
$153,940
UT
$83,760
$110,320
$136,990
VA
$116,920
$148,160
$181,660
VT
$96,340
$126,550
$174,900
WA
$109,550
$134,570
$168,550
WI
$90,640
$110,360
$129,960
WV
$81,730
$118,800
$136,990
WY
$88,610
$113,050
$136,660
Other names
Other names for this job
applications engineer, automation application engineer, automation engineer, control integration engineer, control systems engineer, design engineer, electro mechanical engineer, electro mechanical systems control engineer, engineer, equipment engineer, intelligent systems engineer, mechanical systems control engineer.
More names for this work
mechatronic engineer, process controls engineer, process development engineer, project engineer, R and D engineer, research and development engineer, system development engineer, systems engineer, test engineer, controls engineering specialist, automation designer, design eng, robotics tech, robotics technician.
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