P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Assist in assembling and testing mechatronic prototypes; write simple control code under guidance.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Assist in assembling and testing mechatronic prototypes
- Write simple control code under guidance
- Assemble mechatronic components
- Test prototypes under supervision
- Document test results
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic coding
- Prototype testing
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Technical documentation
- Basic mechatronics principles
- Control systems
- Prototype development
- Engineering fundamentals
- Safety standards
- Curiosity
- Teamwork
- Basic programming skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
What good looks like
- BS in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
- Certifications like PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley)
Common titles
Mechatronics Engineering IMechatronics Engineering 1Entry-Level Mechatronics EngineeringJunior Mechatronics EngineeringAssociate Mechatronics EngineeringMechatronics Engineer IMechatronics Engineer 1Entry-Level Mechatronics EngineerJunior Mechatronics EngineerAssociate Mechatronics EngineerAutomation IAutomation 1Entry-Level AutomationJunior AutomationAssociate AutomationControl Systems I
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 17-2199.05 — Mechatronics Engineers