According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products. | 84% |
| Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications. | 79% |
| Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks. | 77% |
| Implement or test design solutions. | 76% |
| Maintain technical project files. | 75% |
| Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs. | 75% |
| Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication. | 74% |
| Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods. | 72% |
| Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining. | 72% |
| Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control. | 72% |
| Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements. | 71% |
| Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results. | 71% |
| Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements. | 71% |
| Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts. | 70% |
| Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements. | 70% |
| Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production. | 69% |
| Create embedded software design programs. | 69% |
| Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems. | 69% |
| Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures. | 68% |
| Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment. | 68% |
| Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems. | 67% |
| Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems. | 67% |
| Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes. | 63% |
