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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Installs, programs and repairs robots in factories and warehouses.

Typical education to startAssociate's degree
Job outlook2025–2035: +3%
Median pay$73,900 a year (2025)
Interest codeRCI Realistic, Conventional, Investigative

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Robotics technicians build, program, maintain and troubleshoot robots and automated systems in plants and distribution centers, working alongside engineers. Automation keeps growing in Berks and Lehigh Valley manufacturing and warehouses.

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High school courses that build toward it

  • Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

    Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

  • Engineering Design · Career and Technical

    Builds engineering, which this job uses.

  • Algebra I · Math

    Builds math, which this job uses.

  • Physics · Science

    Builds physics, which this job uses.

  • English 10 · English

    Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

  • Ceramics · Arts

    Builds design and technical drawing, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.