Summary
Quick Facts: Electro-mechanical Technicians | |
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$49,550 per year
$23.82 per hour |
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Associate’s degree | |
None | |
None | |
16,400 | |
1% (Little or no change) | |
100 |
What Electro-mechanical Technicians Do
Electro-mechanical technicians combine knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits. They install, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electronic and computer-controlled mechanical systems, such as robotic assembly machines.
Work Environment
Electro-mechanical technicians work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers. They work primarily in manufacturing, utilities, and research and development.
How to Become an Electro-mechanical Technician
Electro-mechanical technicians typically need either an associate’s degree or a postsecondary certificate.
Pay
The median annual wage of electro-mechanical technicians was $49,550 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment of electro-mechanical technicians is expected to grow 1 percent from 2010 to 2020, resulting in little or no change for this occupation. Electro-mechanical technicians are generalists in technology, and their broad skill set will help sustain demand for their services.
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