Career fit quiz

Is Mechatronics Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the mechatronics technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the mechatronics technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like robots and automation
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy troubleshooting
Statement 3 of 8I like both mechanical and electrical work
Statement 4 of 8I want a two-year degree
Statement 5 of 8I stay calm when machines go down
Statement 6 of 8I like learning technology
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 2 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $73,900 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians operate, test and maintain automated equipment, robots and systems that combine mechanical, electrical and computer components.

  • Install automated equipment
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults
  • Program and adjust PLCs
  • Maintain robots and sensors
  • Repair motors and drives

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