As of June 2026, Mechatronics Engineers has an AI-exposure score of 61/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Mechatronics Engineers
More exposed than 69% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$122,930. About 9,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Architecture & Engineering roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Maintain technical project files.
- Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.
- Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.
- Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.
- Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining.
- Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.
- Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
- Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.
- Create embedded software design programs.
- Implement or test design solutions.
- Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
- Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
- Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.
- Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
- Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
- Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures.
- Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
- Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.
- Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
- Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (95%).
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