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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)

Robotics Engineers

Career B (or your target career)

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

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Comparison table

MetricRobotics EngineersElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
National median salary$122,930$73,900
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment154,07015,520
Typical educationBachelor's DegreePost-Secondary Certificate
Job zone43
Important skillsCritical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Monitoring, Systems AnalysisOperations Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Repairing, Critical Thinking
Related careersIndustrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers, Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansAutomotive Engineering Technicians, Electrical Engineers, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment, Mechanical Engineers

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

86%

18 of 21 target skills

Target-only skills

3

Current-only skills

10

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+0.3 level
  • Troubleshooting+0.1 level
  • Monitoring+0.1 level
  • Quality Control Analysis—
  • Critical Thinking—
  • Judgment and Decision Making—
  • Reading Comprehension—
  • Complex Problem Solving—
  • Speaking—
  • Writing—
  • Equipment Selection—
  • Active Learning—
  • Systems Evaluation—
  • Equipment Maintenance—
  • Systems Analysis—
  • Active Listening—
  • Time Management—
  • Coordination—

Only in Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

  • Repairing
  • Operation and Control
  • Installation

Only in Robotics Engineers

  • Mathematics
  • Technology Design
  • Learning Strategies
  • Operations Analysis
  • Programming
  • Science
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Instructing
  • Persuasion
  • Social Perceptiveness