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Occupational Report for Electro-Mechanical Technicians (17-3024) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Employment Outlook for Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the regional average.

Due to few projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Electro-Mechanical Technicians There are 9 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 9 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Final Test Technician 6/18/10 Tualatin $18.00/hr to $21.00/hr DOE
Lead Production Technician - (1886) 7/1/10 Hillsboro DOE
Tech III - Production 7/12/10 Milwaukie DOE
Maintenance Technician IV - Wafer (Fhn) (1741) 7/8/10 Hillsboro DOE
Manuf Techs (1000033223 ) 7/30/10 Hillsboro DOE
Senior Utility Plant Operator (33650) 8/2/10 Hillsboro DOE
Operational Specialist - Formulation/Filling (1000033334) 7/28/10 Hillsboro DOE
Manufacturing / Inspections Technician (34362) 8/19/10 Hillsboro DOE
Electro-Mechanical Technician 8/25/10 Wilsonville to N/A DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Electro-Mechanical Technicians The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Electro-Mechanical Technician 8/23/10 Wilsonville Adecco Engineering & Technical
Electro-Mechanical Technician 8/23/10 Wilsonville Adecco Technical
Electro-Mechanical Technician 8/23/10 Wilsonville Adecco
Technician: Electro-Mechanical 8/6/10 Corvallis Columbia Power Corporation
State of Oregon License Information for Electro-Mechanical Technicians No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $16.23 $17.98 $20.93 $24.73 $27.65 $21.34 $44,395
Multnomah / Washington 16.73 18.71 21.90 25.17 27.95 21.98 45,731
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 142 150 8 5.6% 1 3 4
Multnomah / Washington 113 113 0 0.0% 0 2 2
Clackamas 24 26 2 8.3% 0 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 142
Total, All Industries Private 142
Manufacturing Private 71
Machinery Manufacturing Private 28
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 26
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 32
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 12
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 14
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 10
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 10
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 53
Repair and Maintenance Private 53
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Private 11
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Private 42
Educational Requirements for Electro-Mechanical Technicians Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Electro-Mechanical Technicians
  • Analyze And Solve Problems In Electronics Or Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Basic Physics
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Electro-Mechanical Systems Principles
  • Apply Electronic Principles
  • Apply Engineering Principles To Integrate Components
  • Apply Laser Technology
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
  • Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Mechanical Engineering Principles
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Robotics Systems Technology
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
  • Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
  • Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
  • Calibrate Electronic Instruments
  • Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
  • Design And Develop Machines
  • Design Mechanical, Electrical, Fluid And Control Systems
  • Design Tools
  • Develop Maintenance Schedules
  • Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
  • Evaluate Product Design
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
  • Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Interpret Technical Information For Electronic Repair Work
  • Modify Electrical And Electronic Equipment
  • Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Precision Test Equipment
  • Operate, Test And Maintain Unmanned, Automated, Servo-Mechanical Or Electromechanical Equipment
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
  • Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
  • Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
  • Use Electronic Test Equipment
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Non-Destructive Test Equipment
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Technical Specifications For Electrical Or Electronic Equipment
Schools and Training Providers for Electro-Mechanical Technicians No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Electro-Mechanical Technicians These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Rogue Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Electro-Mechanical Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 59%
Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technicians 53%
Engineering Technicians, All Other 49%
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 46%
Industrial Engineering Technicians 39%
Aerospace Engineering And Operations Technicians 39%
Mechanical Engineers 38%
Engineers, All Other 36%
Aerospace Engineers 35%
Computer Hardware Engineers 35%