AI exposure by occupation, O*NET 17-2199.05

Will AI replace Mechatronics Engineers?

Mechatronics Engineers: AI can already handle 4 of 23 tasks; the work mostly needs a frontier-tier model.

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Every task, scored

The 23 tasks O*NET 30.3 lists for Mechatronics Engineers, from most to least exposed. 4 reach 60 or more, the level at which AI already handles a task.

Task AI exposure Evidence Model tier Importance
Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements. 92 Observed Frontier 3.5
Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control. 79 Observed Efficient 3.6
Implement or test design solutions. 74 Observed Frontier 3.8
Create embedded software design programs. 74 Observed Frontier 3.5
Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products. 50 Estimated Frontier 4.2
Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications. 50 Estimated Frontier 4.0
Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.9
Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.8
Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.6
Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results. 50 Estimated Efficient 3.6
Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.5
Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts. 50 Estimated Standard 3.5
Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.5
Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.4
Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.4
Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.4
Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.2
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication. 45 Estimated Efficient 3.7
Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods. 45 Estimated Frontier 3.6
Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements. 45 Estimated Frontier 3.6
Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production. 45 Estimated Standard 3.5
Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment. 45 Estimated Standard 3.4
Maintain technical project files. 20 Estimated Efficient 3.8

Observed: scored from AI use recorded in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), 4 of 23 tasks. Estimated: scored from the task's O*NET 30.3 work activity, 19 of 23. Importance is O*NET's 1 to 5 rating of how central the task is. Model tier is the lowest tier that can do the task under the published rubric; "No tier" marks hands-on work.

The model tier this role needs

A frontier-tier model or lower covers 100% of the role's importance-weighted task work. 100% of the work is something AI can address at some tier.

Efficient, standard and frontier tiers come from the JobRoute model tier reference. The recommended tier is the lowest one that covers 80% of the work AI can address. How the method works.

Wages, employment and outlook

US employment
154,070
Median annual wage
$122,930
Middle half of earners
$90,970 to $158,090
Projected change, 2024 to 2034
+2.1%

Employment and wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, national. Projection: BLS Employment Projections 2024 to 2034. BLS publishes these figures by SOC code, so O*NET occupations that share a SOC code show the same figures.

Adjacent roles

The occupations that reuse the most of this role's skills, with the usual time to move. These are the first places to look when you plan to redeploy or retrain people in this role.

Skill overlap and transition time from the JobRoute role adjacency graph on O*NET 30.3 skills.

Questions about Mechatronics Engineers and AI

Will AI replace Mechatronics Engineers?

AI already handles 4 of the 23 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, at a task exposure of 60 or more, and the role's importance-weighted exposure is 53 out of 100. JobRoute scores tasks, not whole jobs, so the score shows how much of the work changes rather than whether the job disappears. BLS projects employment to change by +2.1% from 2024 to 2034.

What is the AI exposure of Mechatronics Engineers?

53 out of 100 on JobRoute's task exposure measure, the importance-weighted average of the role's O*NET task scores. Higher means more of the work is AI-doable today. 4 of the 23 task scores are observed in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), and the other 19 are estimated from each task's O*NET work activity.

Which Mechatronics Engineers tasks can AI already do?

The tasks with the highest exposure are: Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements; Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control; Implement or test design solutions. They are three of the 4 tasks that reach 60 or more.

What AI model tier does this role need?

A frontier-tier model or lower covers 100% of the role's importance-weighted task work. JobRoute assigns each task the lowest tier that can do it under a published rubric and recommends the lowest tier that covers 80% of the work AI can address.

How many people work as Mechatronics Engineers, and what do they earn?

154,070 people in the United States, with a median annual wage of $122,930 (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). BLS Employment Projections expect a change of +2.1% from 2024 to 2034.

How to cite

Data version 2026-11-02, JobRoute method v1.0.0. Download all occupations or this occupation as JSON. Methodology.

JobRoute (2026). AI exposure: Mechatronics Engineers. Data version 2026-11-02, method v1.0.0. Built on O*NET 30.3, BLS OEWS May 2025 and the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026). CC BY 4.0. https://www.jobroute.ai/jobs/mechatronics-engineers

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