A skilled worker who works in a field that combines mechanics, electronics, and computer science. Mechatronics technicians build, maintain, and repair complex machines and systems, such as industrial robots.
example
Der Mechatroniker hat den Fehler in der Produktionsanlage schnell gefunden und behoben.
The mechatronics technician quickly found and fixed the fault in the production system.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Mechatroniker' (mechatronics technician) is a portmanteau made from 'Mechanik' (mechanics) and 'Elektronik' (electronics). So it describes a profession that combines these two fields.
EXAMPLE
Als Mechatroniker muss man sich sowohl mit Mechanik als auch mit Elektronik auskennen.
As a mechatronics technician, you have to be familiar with both mechanics and electronics.
Word family
The word belongs to a small word family. The related professional field is called 'die Mechatronik' (mechatronics), and the feminine job title is 'die Mechatronikerin' (female mechatronics technician).
EXAMPLE
Sie macht eine Ausbildung zur Mechatronikerin.
She is training to become a mechatronics technician.
Typical activities
Typical verbs that describe the work of a mechatronics technician are 'Anlagen warten' (to maintain systems), 'Maschinen reparieren' (to repair machines), 'Systeme installieren' (to install systems), and 'Fehler analysieren' (to analyze faults).
EXAMPLE
Ein Mechatroniker wurde gerufen, um die defekte Maschine zu reparieren.
A mechatronics technician was called to repair the defective machine.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Mechatroniker vs Techniker
technician
'der Techniker' and 'der Mechatroniker' both refer to people who work with technology. However, 'Techniker' is more general. A technician can install, maintain, or repair many different technical devices or systems, and may also have a specific advanced qualification. 'Mechatroniker' is a specific profession that combines mechanics, electronics, and computer science. Learners may confuse the words because mechatronics technicians often perform technical tasks. You could say: a 'Mechatroniker' is a technical specialist, but not every 'Techniker' is a 'Mechatroniker'.
Mechatroniker
In der Fabrik wartet der Mechatroniker einen Industrieroboter.
In the factory, the mechatronics technician services an industrial robot.
Techniker
Wegen einer Störung ruft das Büro einen Techniker für den Drucker.
Because of a malfunction, the office calls a technician for the printer.