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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians in Michigan

Thinking about a career as an Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians in Michigan? Below are the key facts. 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.

What do Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Make in Michigan?

For electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians working in Michigan, wages run about $60,470 per year (or roughly $29.07/hour).Annual wages span from $46,360 at the 10th percentile to $95,690 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$46,360	$22.29
25th percentile	$52,630	$25.31
Median (50th)	$60,470	$29.07
75th percentile	$73,900	$35.53
90th percentile	$95,690	$46.01

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Michigan relative to the national average — is 1.48, indicating that electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians earn a median of $134,632 per year ($64.73/hour), lower than the Michigan median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 387,671 electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians nationwide. In Michigan alone, approximately 620 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 210 electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians.

Top Michigan Metros for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

The metro areas below employ the most electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians in Michigan.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	360	$59,750
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	110	$62,390

Top States for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Employment

The table below shows the states where the most electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians work.

State	Number Employed
California	1,620
Texas	1,200
Massachusetts	1,080
Pennsylvania	830
Florida	740
Tennessee	700
North Carolina	630
Michigan	620
Ohio	540
Washington	520
New York	430
Virginia	410
Utah	400
Nevada	370
Wisconsin	350
Illinois	320
Minnesota	320
Oregon	270
South Carolina	270
Maryland	210

Highest-Paying States for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

The highest-paying states for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$106,410
Nevada	$86,520
Virginia	$83,060
New Hampshire	$82,650
Maine	$80,560
Connecticut	$79,220
Alaska	$79,200
California	$78,370
Arizona	$78,360
Iowa	$78,190

Skills

Top electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
• Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Inspect parts for surface defects.
• Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
• Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
• Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
• Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems.

Work Activities

• Working with Computers
• Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Getting Information
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Processing Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD, C++

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Electromechanical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• General Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering

Related Careers

Other careers like electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians include:

• Aerospace Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
• Mechanical Engineers
• Mechatronics Engineers
• Robotics Engineers

Also Known As

Automation Technician (Automation Tech), Automation Test Specialist, Calibration Technician, Certified Control Systems Technician, Commercial Drone Operator, Commercial Drone Pilot, Commercial Drone Technician, Drone Operator, Drone Pilot, Drone Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Tech), Electro-Mechanic, Electromechanical Assembler (EM Assembler), Electromechanical Assembly Technician (EM Assembly Technician), Electromechanical Engineering Technologist (EM Engineering Technologist).

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 17-3024.00