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What is an electromechanisms design drafter and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an electromechanisms design drafter. For example, did you know that they make an average of $27.73 an hour? That's $57,676 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -6,700 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreElectromechanisms Design DrafterUS Average
Salary
4.5

Avg. Salary $57,676

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.3

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 5.73%

Black or African American 3.03%

Hispanic or Latino 13.06%

Unknown 4.14%

White 73.89%

Gender

female 15.52%

male 84.48%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
5.3

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.7

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Electromechanisms design drafter career paths

Key steps to become an electromechanisms design drafter

  1. Explore electromechanisms design drafter education requirements

    Most common electromechanisms design drafter degrees

    Associate

    56.8 %

    Bachelor's

    18.9 %

    Master's

    16.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific electromechanisms design drafter skills

    SkillsPercentages
    R30.66%
    Mechanical Design28.99%
    Solidworks16.60%
    Assembly Drawings15.64%
    PCB8.11%
  3. Complete relevant electromechanisms design drafter training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electromechanisms design drafters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an electromechanisms design drafter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electromechanisms design drafter resumes.
  4. Research electromechanisms design drafter duties and responsibilities

    • Calculate requirements and manage HVAC systems, including design, development, compliance, testing, troubleshooting and repair.
    • Used ANSI, metric, and DOD standards.
    • Maintain ECO and documentation records for the drafting department.
    • Modify PCB layouts and schematics for new product development team.
  5. Apply for electromechanisms design drafter jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an electromechanisms design drafter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average electromechanisms design drafter salary

The average electromechanisms design drafter salary in the United States is $57,676 per year or $28 per hour. Electromechanisms design drafter salaries range between $41,000 and $79,000 per year.

Average electromechanisms design drafter salary
$57,676 Yearly
$27.73 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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