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Mechatronics Technician Job Description Template

A copy-ready mechatronics technician job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows mechatronics technicians earn a median of $73,900 ($35.53/hour); the middle 50% earn $59,780–$88,540.

Job title

Mechatronics Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable mechatronics technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will install automated equipment, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Install automated equipment
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults
  • Program and adjust PLCs
  • Maintain robots and sensors
  • Repair motors and drives
  • Test systems
  • Document repairs
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent training
  • Working knowledge of plc programming and electrical troubleshooting
  • Problem solving and calm under pressure
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification
  • FANUC robot certification
  • Rockwell PLC training
  • Experience with PLCs and programming software

Skills

  • Robotics
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Motors and drives
  • Mechanical systems
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work in factories, warehouses and labs, around moving machinery. Most work full-time; plants may require shifts and on-call duty.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a mechatronics technician job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Mechatronics Technician” is the clearest; alternates include Electro-Mechanical Technician, Automation Technician, Robotics Technician.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a mechatronics technician so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Mechatronics Technician training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Mechatronics Technician hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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