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Overview
Marine mechatronics technicians configure, optimize, assemble and maintain mechatronic systems on shipyards and vessels. The work links vessel mechanics, electronics, hydraulics, control systems and quality checks around marine equipment.
In job descriptions, look for shipyard or vessel work, mechatronic equipment, installation, calibration, test runs, programmable logic controllers, technical drawings, maintenance, safety standards and pollution prevention.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Marine mechatronics work is based around shipyards, vessels and industrial mechatronic systems. Typical tasks include fitting electronic units, aligning components, installing equipment, running tests and maintaining machinery where vessel mechanics, hydraulics and control systems meet.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth comes from electromechanics, technical drawings, programmable logic controllers, printed circuit boards and calibration of mechatronic instruments. Some roles lean toward assembly and test runs; others focus on maintenance, troubleshooting or quality inspection on board.
Salary context
Pay expectations are shaped by vessel environment, equipment complexity, shift or travel pattern, test responsibility and authority to sign off maintenance. Work involving PLCs, hydraulics, fault diagnosis or safety-critical ship systems is usually evaluated differently from routine assembly.
Career paths
A technician can develop from installation and maintenance tasks toward commissioning, quality standards, technical drawing work, workshop coordination or specialist support for marine control systems and mechatronic equipment.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names the vessel type, shipyard setting, equipment, drawings, PLCs, hydraulics, calibration steps and test run duties. Clear adverts separate marine mechatronics from general mechanical repair or ordinary electronics assembly.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
17-3024.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
mechanical engineering technician (3115.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cd92596c-bd96-4126-8b67-7bf6ed2ca8fb |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3115.1.8 |
| ISCO group | 3115 |
| Concept type | Occupation |