Mechatronic Engineering Knowledge
Understanding of mechatronic systems integrating mechanical, electrical, and control components.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is mechanical and industrial engineering?
This requirement appears in 3.1% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share rose by 0.2 percentage points compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts3.1%UK · 2025
Change in share+0.2 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Skills
Ability to work with hydraulic systems and fluid power technologies.
Pump Technologies
Operate and maintain pump systems including centrifugal pumps for fluid transfer.
Grinding Technique Skills
Skill in applying grinding techniques for material shaping and finishing.
Thermal Control System Skills
Ability to design and manage thermal control systems for industrial applications.
Compressor System Skills
Ability to operate and maintain compressor systems for industrial applications.
GDandT Standard Knowledge
Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards for design and manufacturing.
Pressure Measurement and Control Skills
Ability to measure and regulate pressure in industrial or scientific systems.
Vibration Analysis Techniques
Measuring and interpreting vibration data to diagnose mechanical issues.
Lubrication and Tribology
Perform lubrication and greasing tasks to reduce friction and wear in mechanical systems.
Actuator Component and System Skills
Ability to design and maintain actuator systems for automation.
Motion Control System Design
Ability to design and manage systems for precise motion control.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO23.19. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where mechanical and industrial engineering appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal working production and maintenance fitters Example titles: Metal fitter · Fly maker · Gig maker · Gun smith | 41.9% | |
| 2 | Mechanical engineers Example titles: Mechanical engineer · Mill engineer · Naval designer · Chief inspector | 41.8% | |
| 3 | Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. Example titles: Electronic wireman · Radar fitter · Power lineman · Field engineer | 36.3% | |
| 4 | Vehicle paint technicians Example titles: Paint technician · Car painter · Car sprayer · Body sprayer | 35.0% | |
| 5 | Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out Example titles: Tool maker · Die maker · Die fitter · Die sinker | 32.0% | |
| 6 | Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers Example titles: Service mechanic · Service man · Fax engineer · Service fitter | 31.1% | |
| 7 | Water and sewerage plant operatives Example titles: Water softener plant operator · Filter man · Sewerage man · Pump operator | 31.1% | |
| 8 | Engineering technicians Example titles: Engineering technician · Bms engineer · Test engineer · Gas controller | 28.3% | |
| 9 | Aerospace engineers Example titles: Aerospace engineer · Design engineer · Design surveyor · Aircraft designer | 28.1% | |
| 10 | Boat and ship builders and repairers Example titles: Boat builder and repairer · Boat maker · Mast maker · Deck fitter | 26.1% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing and Fabrication Maintenance Planning and Operational Strategies · Production Planning and Manufacturing Operations · Material Handling and Industrial Processes | 29.3% | +2.0 pp | |
| 2 | Engineering and Manufacturing Prototyping and Product Demonstration · Manufacturing Engineering and Design Processes · Technical Drawing and Blueprint Interpretation | 20.9% | +2.6 pp | |
| 3 | Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Selected skill · Mechatronic Engineering Knowledge · Hydraulics and Fluid Power Skills · Pump Technologies | 3.1% | +0.2 pp | |
| 4 | Manufacturing and Metrology Dimensional Quality Control Technique Skills | 1.5% | +0.1 pp | |
| 5 | Manufacturing and Industrial Processes Forging and Metal Forming Techniques · Industrial Drying Processes · Surface Preparation Technique Skills | 0.5% | 0.0 pp | |
| 6 | Industrial Safety and Compliance IOSH Safety Certification · Explosion Protection Compliance Standard Knowledge · Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response | 0.2% | -0.3 pp | |
| 7 | Industrial Automation and Control IEC Electrical Safety Standard Knowledge · CNC Control System Skills · Industrial Standards and Architecture Framework Knowledge | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 8 | Packaging and Security Sealing Technologies | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 9 | Industrial Engineering and Pneumatics Compressed Air System Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 10 | Quality Management Engineering Concept Knowledge · Quality Control Concept Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 11 | Consumer Goods and Laboratory Equipment Glassware Product Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 12 | Engineering Design and Automation Electrical Design Software · CMS and Electrical Design Tools | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 13 | Manufacturing and CNC Machining CNC Programming Skills (Mazatrol) | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 14 | Industrial and Engineering Systems Safety Interlock and Industrial Stitching Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 15 | Engineering and Quality Assurance Formal Verification and Consistency Testing · Non-Destructive Testing Certification | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 16 | Mechanical and Materials Science Cryogenic Engineering Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 17 | Electrical and Welding Engineering Electric Arc Concepts | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 18 | Plumbing and Industrial Systems Copper Tubing Applications | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 19 | Manufacturing and Packaging Industrial Filling Systems | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 20 | Manufacturing and Machinery Machine Pedal Operation Techniques | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 21 | Manufacturing and Product Development Concurrent Engineering Process Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 22 | Mining and Industrial Engineering Gold Mining Techniques | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 23 | Mechanical and Security Systems Locking Mechanism Design | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 24 | Manufacturing and Consumer Products | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.