Mechatronics Engineers
Architecture and Engineering Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 17-2199.05
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.066
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.30
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only23 rated tasks · 20 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (87.0%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 20.1) | Claude.aiRaw / share % |
|---|---|
Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.17-2199.05 | 0.010919.7 |
Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.17-2199.05 | 0.009917.8 |
Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.17-2199.05 | 0.009817.6 |
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.17-2199.05 | 0.006511.7 |
Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.17-2199.05 | 0.006010.8 |
Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.17-2199.05 | 0.005610.1 |
Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.17-2199.05 | 0.00366.6 |
Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.17-2199.05 | 0.00315.6 |
| Not observed on any surface — 15 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states. | |
Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements. | —0 |
Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products. | —0 |
Maintain technical project files. | —0 |
Implement or test design solutions. | —0 |
Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs. | —0 |
Create mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts. | —0 |
Conduct studies to determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment. | —0 |
Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements. | —0 |
Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods. | —0 |
Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems. | —0 |
Create embedded software design programs. | —0 |
Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining. | —0 |
Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes. | —0 |
Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems. | —0 |
Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures. | —0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.O*NET Task ID 16464 | 1.0 |
Maintain technical project files.O*NET Task ID 16468 | 1.0 |
Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.O*NET Task ID 16473 | 1.0 |
Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.O*NET Task ID 16475 | 1.0 |
Create embedded software design programs.O*NET Task ID 16476 | 1.0 |
Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.O*NET Task ID 16465 | 0.5 |
Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.O*NET Task ID 16467 | 0.5 |
Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.O*NET Task ID 16469 | 0.5 |
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.O*NET Task ID 16471 | 0.5 |
Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.O*NET Task ID 16474 | 0.5 |
Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.O*NET Task ID 16479 | 0.5 |
Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining.O*NET Task ID 16480 | 0.5 |
Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes.O*NET Task ID 16481 | 0.5 |
Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.O*NET Task ID 16482 | 0.5 |
Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.O*NET Task ID 16483 | 0.5 |
Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems.O*NET Task ID 19653 | 0.5 |
Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures.O*NET Task ID 19654 | 0.5 |
Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.O*NET Task ID 23946 | 0.5 |
Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts.O*NET Task ID 23947 | 0.5 |
Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.O*NET Task ID 23948 | 0.5 |
Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.O*NET Task ID 16466 | 0.0 |
Implement or test design solutions.O*NET Task ID 16470 | 0.0 |
Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.O*NET Task ID 19655 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page
All O*NET 31.0 task statements (23)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results. | Core |
| Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control. | Core |
| Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements. | Core |
| Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products. | Core |
| Maintain technical project files. | Core |
| Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements. | Core |
| Implement or test design solutions. | Core |
| Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication. | Core |
| Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks. | Core |
| Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements. | Core |
| Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications. | Core |
| Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods. | Core |
| Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs. | Core |
| Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts. | Core |
| Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment. | Core |
| Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems. | Supplemental |
| Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems. | Supplemental |
| Create embedded software design programs. | Supplemental |
| Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining. | Supplemental |
| Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes. | Supplemental |
| Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems. | Supplemental |
| Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures. | Supplemental |
| Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production. | Supplemental |
0.05/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Implement or test design solutions. | E0 none |
| Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
Values for the whole SOC 17-2199 group (Engineers, all other), not for this O*NET occupation alone.
- Employment, 2025
- 167K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 173K
- Change (2025–35)
- +3.7%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $122,930
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23432 | 전자계측 제어 기술자 및 연구원 | This occupation is narrower | confirmed |
| 23414 | 전기계측 제어 기술자 및 연구원 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 2149Engineering Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
This unit group covers engineering professionals not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 214: Engineering Professionals (excluding Electrotechnology) or in Minor Group 215: Electrotechnology Engineers. For instance, the group includes those who conduct research and advise on or develop engineering procedures and solutions concerning workplace safety, biomedical engineering, optics, materials, nuclear power generation and explosives.
Tasks
- In such cases tasks would include -
- (a) applying knowledge of engineering to the design, development and evaluation of biological and health systems and products such as artificial organs, prostheses and instrumentation;
- (b) designing devices used in various medical procedures and imaging systems such as magnetic resonance imaging, and devices for automating insulin injections or controlling body functions;
- (c) designing components of optical instruments such as lenses, microscopes, telescopes, lasers, optical disc systems and other equipment that utilize the properties of light;
- (d) designing, testing, and coordinating the development of explosive ordnance material to meet military procurement specifications;
- (e) designing and overseeing construction and operation of nuclear reactors and power plants and nuclear fuels reprocessing and reclamation systems;
- (f) designing and developing nuclear equipment such as reactor cores, radiation shielding and associated instrumentation and control mechanisms;
- (g) assessing damage and providing calculations for marine salvage operations;
- (h) studying and advising on engineering aspects of particular manufacturing processes, such as those related to glass, ceramics, textiles, leather products, wood and printing;
- (i) identifying potential hazards and introducing safety procedures and devices.
Example occupations
Biomedical engineer · Explosive ordnance engineer · Marine salvage engineer · Materials engineer · Nuclear power generation engineer · Optical engineer · Quantity surveyor · Safety engineer
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- mechatronics engineerESCO 2144.1.11Same scope
Mechatronics engineers design and develop intelligent systems, such as robotic devices, smart home appliances, and aeroplanes, through combining technologies from mechanical, electronic, computer, and control engineering. They create blueprints or design documents for parts, assemblies or finished products using software programs, and also oversee and manage projects.
- embedded system designerESCO 2511.4This occupation is broader
Embedded system designers translate and design requirements and the high-level plan or architecture of an embedded control system according to technical software specifications.
- automation engineerESCO 2141.3.2.1Overlapping, not the same
Automation engineers research, design, and develop applications and systems for the automation of the production process. They implement technology and reduce, whenever applicable, human input to reach the full potential of industrial robotics. Automation engineers oversee the process and ensure all systems run safely and smoothly.
- mechatronics engineering technicianESCO 3115.1.10Overlapping, not the same
Mechatronics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of mechatronic devices and applications through a combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and computer engineering. They build, test, install, and calibrate mechatronics and solve technical problems.
- robotics engineerESCO 2149.13Overlapping, not the same
Robotics engineers design and develop robotic devices and applications in combination with mechanical engineering principles. They use pre-established designs and current developments for improving or inventing systems, machinery and equipment. They combine several knowledge fields such as computing, engineering, and electronics in the development of new engineering applications.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| H1208 | Automaticien / Automaticienne en bureau d'études | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
| H1245 | Mécatronicien / Mécatronicienne | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
| F1134 | Domoticien / Domoticienne | Related, not a match |
| H1206 | Ingénieur / Ingénieure R&D en industrie | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: fr-direct v1)
Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 2433 | Ingenieros mecánicos | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 2439 | Ingenieros no clasificados bajo otros epígrafes | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 2442 | Ingenieros electrónicos | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: es-direct v1)
Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 26114 | Berufe in der Mechatronik - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | This occupation is broaderprovisional |
| 26124 | Berufe in der Automatisierungstechnik - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: de-direct v1)
Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 072 | 電気・電子・電気通信技術者（通信ネットワーク技術者を除く）（開発） | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 073 | 機械技術者（開発） | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: jp-direct v1)
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