A mechatronics technician performs a wide range of duties related to mechatronics design and production. Mechatronics is the combination of several disciplines, including mechanical and electrical engineering, electronics, instrumentation, and computer design. Mechatronics is used to develop new equipment, such as aerospace instrumentation, or production systems for the manufacturing industry. As a mechatronics technician, your responsibilities include repairing and maintaining existing systems or equipment, as well as helping engineers and industrial designers create and test prototypes. Some of your work is in a lab while other tasks are performed in the field, such as making site visits to document systems and technical issues.