VetMF

Occupation

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

$73,900 medianBelow-avg outlookTraining or associate

O*NET 31.0 · 17-3024.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
  2. 02Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
  3. 03Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
  4. 04Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  5. 05Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  6. 06Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  7. 07Develop, test, or program new robots.
  8. 08Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
  9. 09Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
  10. 10Inspect parts for surface defects.
  11. 11Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
  12. 12Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Electro-MechanicElectromechanical Technician (EM Technician)Electronics Technician (Electronics Tech)Mechanical Technician (Mechanical Tech)Automation Technician (Automation Tech)Electromechanical Assembler (EM Assembler)Process Control TechProduct Test SpecialistTest Engineering Technician (Test Engineering Tech)Test Technician (Test Tech)

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Knowledge the job leans on

Computers and ElectronicsMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsProduction and ProcessingDesignTelecommunications

Skills that carry over from service

Operations MonitoringTroubleshootingRepairingQuality Control AnalysisOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingEquipment Maintenance