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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)

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Career B (or your target career)

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

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Comparison table

MetricElectronics Engineers, Except ComputerElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
National median salary$130,220$73,900
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment96,90015,520
Typical educationBachelor's DegreePost-Secondary Certificate
Job zone43
Important skillsReading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Systems AnalysisOperations Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Repairing, Critical Thinking
Related careersAerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Electromechanical Equipment AssemblersAutomotive Engineering Technicians, Electrical Engineers, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment, Mechanical Engineers
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer dashboardElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

71%

15 of 21 target skills

Target-only skills

6

Current-only skills

6

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+0.6 level
  • Troubleshooting+0.9 level
  • Monitoring+0.3 level
  • Quality Control Analysis—
  • Critical Thinking—
  • Judgment and Decision Making—
  • Reading Comprehension—
  • Complex Problem Solving—
  • Speaking—
  • Writing—
  • Active Learning—
  • Systems Evaluation—
  • Systems Analysis—
  • Active Listening—
  • Coordination—

Only in Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

  • Repairing
  • Operation and Control
  • Installation
  • Equipment Selection
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Time Management

Only in Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

  • Mathematics
  • Operations Analysis
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Technology Design
  • Science