Mechatronic technician

Area of operation

Mechatronic technicians work on materials manually and with machines assembling mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic components for mechatronic systems.
Among other places, mechatronic technicians work at manufacturers, purchasers or operators of mechatronic systems, such as in plant and mechanical engineering or in the chemical and automobile industries. They perform their activities at various places, mainly on construction sites, workshops or in the service area.
Training time: 3.5 years

Job skills

Mechatronic technicians

• analyze the function of mechatronic systems
• manufacture mechanical subsystems
• install electrical equipment while taking safety aspects into consideration
• investigate energy and information flows in electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic assemblies
• communicate with the aid of data processing systems
• plan and organize workflows
• create mechatronic systems and their design
• investigate information flows in complex mechatronic systems
• plan installation and dismantling
• are involved in commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance
• implement preventive maintenance
• deliver mechatronic systems to customers