O*NET-SOC 17-3024.00

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Develop, test, or program new robots.Supplemental10902
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.Core10892
Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.Core22014
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.Core10893
Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.Core22015
Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.Supplemental20743
Inspect parts for surface defects.Core10896
Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.Core10894
Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.Core10898
Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.Supplemental10900
Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.Core22012
Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.Core10895
Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.Supplemental22017
Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.Supplemental19683
Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.Core22016
Determine whether selected electromechanical components comply with environmental standards and regulations.Supplemental22009
Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.Core22018
Develop or implement programs related to the environmental impact of engineering activities.Supplemental22010
Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.Supplemental10901
Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems.Core22011
Analyze engineering designs of logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition for implementation into new or existing automated, servomechanical, or other electromechanical systems.Supplemental22005
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.Supplemental22007
Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality-control or quality-assurance programs and procedures.Supplemental22019
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.Supplemental10899
Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics.Supplemental22021
Identify energy-conserving production or fabrication methods, such as by bending metal rather than cutting and welding or casting metal.Supplemental22013
Assist engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings.23943
Consult with machinists to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications.22008

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 41 examples in 19 categories, 15 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Project management software

Airdata

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Autodesk Inventor
Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
National Instruments Multisim
National Instruments Ultiboard
PTC Creo Parametric

Analytical or scientific software

Automation Studio
Circuit simulation software
CloudCompare
ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR system
Litchi
MathWorks Simulink
Pix4D Pix4Dcapture
Pix4D software
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
UgCS

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
PythonHot Technology

Facilities management software

Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Industrial control software

Human machine interface HMI software
Motion control software
Programmable logic controller PLC software
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Operating system software

LinuxHot Technology
UNIXHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Manufacturing resource planning MRP software
Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management PLM
SAP softwareHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

McNeel Rhinoceros 3D

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

MindJet MindManager

Development environment software

National Instruments LabVIEW

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

Rapid prototyping software

Program testing software

Rockwell RSLogix

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Review technical documents to plan work.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine operational methods.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Implement design or process improvements.
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Select project materials.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop software or computer applications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Create schematic drawings for electronics.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Handling and Moving Objects

Fabricate devices or components.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Fabricate products or components using machine tools.
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Assemble equipment or components.
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Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate industrial equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Working with Computers

Program robotic equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Determine design criteria or specifications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Develop technical methods or processes.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Maintain electromechanical equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Maintain electronic equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Documenting/Recording Information

Maintain operational records or records systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Document design or operational test results.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Training and Teaching Others

Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Direct quality control activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 29

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.