Mechatronics Engineer

Also called: Applications Engineer, Automation Application Engineer, Automation Engineer, Automation Specialist, Control Integration Engineer

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Mechatronics engineers research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.

Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
Maintain technical project files.
Implement or test design solutions.
Create mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
Conduct studies to determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.
Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.
Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.
Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.
Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.
Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.
Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining.
Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes.
Create embedded software design programs.
Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems.
Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures.
Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.

Work Context

Electronic Mail — 100% responded "Every day".
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 80% responded "Every day".
Telephone — 80% responded "Every day".
Work With Work Group or Team — 60% responded "Extremely important".
Contact With Others — 69% responded "Constant contact with others".
Face-to-Face Discussions — 63% responded "Every day".
Coordinate or Lead Others — 58% responded "Extremely important".

Work Activities

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Detailed Work Activities

Document design or operational test results.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

Maintain operational records or records systems.

Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.

Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

Implement design or process improvements.

Research engineering applications of emerging technologies.

Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.

Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.

Select project materials.

Design electromechanical equipment or systems.

Design industrial processing systems.

Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment.

Develop software or computer applications.

Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.

Create physical models or prototypes.

Estimate operational costs.

Design electromechanical equipment or systems.

Develop technical methods or processes.

Design electromechanical equipment or systems.

Design environmental control systems.

Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment.

Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.

Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Systems Evaluation

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Systems Analysis

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Time Management

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Operation Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Operations Analysis

Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Technology Design

Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

Persuasion

Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Inductive Reasoning

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.

They do well at jobs that need:

Achievement/Effort

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self Control

You might use software like this on the job:

Requirements analysis and system architecture software

Unified modeling language UML

Computer aided design CAD software

Mentor Graphics VeSys Design
PTC Creo Parametric
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
Computer assisted software engineering CASE software
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

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