Robotics Technicians
Also called: Automation Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician), Process Control Technician,
What they do:
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.On the job, you would:
- Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
- Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
- Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
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What they do:
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.On the job, you would:
- Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
- Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
- Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- physics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Technical
- figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work
- repairing machines or systems using the right tools
ABILITIES
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- read and understand what is written
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
- use rules to solve problems
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Independence
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Industrial control software
- Human machine interface HMI software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- The MathWorks Simulink
EDUCATION
- associate's degree
- certificate after high school
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$58,350
$36,520
$93,450