Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering
Work combines electrical, electronic, and mechanical assembly: reading blueprints and schematics, installing parts with soldering equipment and hand tools, then checking dimensions and surface defects against specs. Performance is tested with instruments such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, or bridges, and computer hardware or software is installed or programmed in microprocessor-based systems. Some roles operate unmanned aircraft, submarines, or similar machines to record what is happening at oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or during deep-ocean or hazardous-waste work. Faulty electrical, electronic, or mechanical components are modified or repaired so the equipment keeps working. It suits people who like hands-on assembly, close inspection, and watching how mixed electrical and mechanical systems behave.
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate (vocational/technical)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$73'900
Median Wage Market Position
$73'900
What you might do
- Test electromechanical assemblies with test instruments
- Install hardware and program control software
- Read schematics to plan assembly sequences
- Fix electrical and mechanical parts that fail
- Solder electronic parts into housings
- Measure parts to confirm they meet specs
Skills that matter
- Oscilloscope and voltmeter performance tests
- Software install on microprocessor-based systems
- Electrical and mechanical component repair
- Precision checks of dimensions and clearances
- Surface-defect inspection of fabricated parts
- Assembly sequencing from blueprints and schematics
AI & the future of this role
Much of the role centers on operating and maintaining complex electromechanical systems where physical access and live troubleshooting matter. As automation spreads, demand for people who keep robotics and related equipment running is likely to stay solid.
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