Compare Photonics Engineers & Mechatronics Engineers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Photonics Engineers $158,800
Mechatronics Engineers $158,800

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Medium
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechatronics Engineers
Mechatronics Engineers
High

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechatronics Engineers
Mechatronics Engineers
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Very Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechatronics Engineers
Mechatronics Engineers
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechatronics Engineers
Mechatronics Engineers
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Mechatronics Engineers
Mechatronics Engineers

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Mechatronics Engineers
Mechatronics Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers

1 related certifications

Certification for Mechatronics Engineers
Mechatronics Engineers

5 related certifications

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