ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNICIANS (ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS & AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - B (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Electromechanical Technicians build, test, adjust and repair electro- mechanical devices and systems. Systems include computers and plant automation equipment that use electronic sensing devices to monitor, control, or activate mechanical operations. This technology is relatively new and involves the interaction of electrical, electronic and mechanical devices. Technicians are experts in digital computer fundamentals, hydraulics and pneumatics, electromechanical components and control systems. This variety of skills is particularly valuable in the robotics, automation and biomedical fields.
COMPENSATION
According to a number of California surveys the annual median salary for Electromechanical Technicians ranges from $25,000 to $27,500.
REQUIREMENTS
JOB RELATED SKILLS Knowledge of: -- Digital computer systems, -- Electronic control systems -- Electromechanical components EDUCATION AND TRAINING -- Associate degree in electromechanical technology; or -- Equivalent trade school or military school.
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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