Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Computer Hardware Engineers
Career B (or your target career)
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
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Comparison table
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $161,740 | $73,900 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 76,660 | 15,520 |
| Typical education | Bachelor's Degree | Post-Secondary Certificate |
| Job zone | 4 | 3 |
| Important skills | Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Writing, Complex Problem Solving | Operations Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Repairing, Critical Thinking |
| Related careers | Computer Systems Analysts, Photonics Engineers, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers, Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Automotive Engineering Technicians, Electrical Engineers, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment, Mechanical Engineers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
67%
14 of 21 target skills
Target-only skills
7
Current-only skills
3
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Operations Monitoring+1.0 level
- Monitoring+0.8 level
- Critical Thinking—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Speaking—
- Writing—
- Active Learning—
- Systems Evaluation—
- Systems Analysis—
- Active Listening—
- Time Management—
- Coordination—
Only in Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Troubleshooting
- Repairing
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operation and Control
- Installation
- Equipment Selection
- Equipment Maintenance
Only in Computer Hardware Engineers
- Operations Analysis
- Mathematics
- Instructing