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Will AI replace Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians?AI replacement risk 48% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$73,900
25th–75th pct. $59,780–$88,540
Top pay (est.)
$142,900
Top 10% $109,890
Pay in 5 years
$85,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$98,800est.
$85,000–$114,700
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
48%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.6%
1,400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians? AI replacement risk

48%
Moderate
Ranked #493 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Key skills

Operation and Control
4.0
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Troubleshooting
4.0
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Monitoring
4.0
Repairing
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.8
Quality Control Analysis
3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
4.8
Mechanical
4.7
Engineering and Technology
4.3
Mathematics
3.9
Design
3.8
Physics
3.5
Production and Processing
3.1
English Language
3.1

What the work involves

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentControlling Machines and ProcessesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDocumenting/Recording Information

Important abilities

Control PrecisionNear VisionVisualizationOral ExpressionFinger DexterityOral Comprehension

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
32%
Associate's degree
30%
Bachelor's degree
11%
High school diploma
10%
Some college
7%
Master's degree
6%
Doctoral degree
4%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
28%
6–12 months
20%
1–2 years
14%
2–4 years
12%
4–10 years
8%
3–6 months
8%
1–3 months
5%
None / short demo
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
32%
2–4 years
23%
4–6 years
12%
Over 10 years
12%
6–12 months
7%
6–8 years
7%
8–10 years
4%
None
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.