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Mechatronics Engineers in Kentucky

Mechatronics engineers research, design, develop, and test automation systems, intelligent devices, and industrial controls that combine mechanical and electronic components. They work in manufacturing facilities, tech companies, robotics firms, and research laboratories, applying engineering principles to create systems that operate with minimal human intervention. In Kentucky the median pay is $99,830 a year, 19% below the national median of $122,930.

$99,830median pay in Kentucky, per year
$82,300–$124,790middle half earn
500employed in Kentucky
$122,930U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky

9open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Kentucky or remote
5employers hiring
5posted in the last 7 days
CA · NJ · NCwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Complex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMathematics

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyDesignProduction and ProcessingMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)Physics

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O*NET-SOC 17-2199.05. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.