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Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Also known as: Automation Technician, Automation Test Specialist, Certified Control Systems Technician, Commercial Drone Pilot, Drone Pilot, Electro-Mechanic, Electro-Mechanical Technician (E/M Technician), Electromechanical Assembler, Electromechanical Assembly Technician, Electromechanical Equipment Tester

Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma13%
Some College30%
Post-Secondary Certificate13%
Associate's Degree41%
Bachelor's Degree3%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None4%
6 months - 1 year13%
1-2 years6%
2-4 years41%
4-6 years22%
6-8 years10%
Over 10 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month9%
1-3 months7%
3-6 months2%
6 months - 1 year18%
1-2 years29%
2-4 years25%
4-6 years10%

How AI Impacts Each Task

12 tasks analyzed

Develop, test, or program new robots.

Time: 6%

Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.

Time: 15%

Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.

Time: 12%

Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.

Time: 6%

Inspect parts for surface defects.

Time: 8%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailInitiativeDependabilityPersistenceAchievement/EffortAnalytical ThinkingCooperationSelf ControlIndependenceStress ToleranceIntegrityAdaptability/Flexibility

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$70,760

per year

Mean Wage

$75,710

per year

Employment

15K

workers

Wage Range

$47,770 - $109,580

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$47,770Median: $70,760$109,580
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