Robotics Technician

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment. They are employed by consulting engineering, manufacturing and processing companies, institutions and government departments.

This career path has an estimated 470 current jobs and 70 more job openings in the next three years. Making now a great time to start thinking about this as a career path. The average annual salary of this position is $85,000.

Employment requirements

• Completion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technologists.
• Completion of a one- or two-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technicians.
• Certification in mechanical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
• A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.

In-demand soft skills

• Team player.
• Dependability.
• Attention to detail.

For more detailed information, please visit the official StatCan listing of this position.
2232 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians