Occupation
Robotics Technicians
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
$73,900 medianBelow-avg outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 17-3024.01
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
- 02Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
- 03Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
- 04Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
- 05Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
- 06Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
- 07Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
- 08Attach wires between controllers.
- 09Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
- 10Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- 11Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.
- 12Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Automation TechnicianElectrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician)Instrument SpecialistProcess Control TechnicianInstrument TechnicianInstrument and Automation TechnicianInstrumentation and Controls TechnicianInstrumentation and Process Controls TechnicianProgrammable Logic Controllers Technician
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Knowledge the job leans on
Computers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignMathematicsEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingPhysics
Skills that carry over from service
TroubleshootingRepairingEquipment MaintenanceComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisOperation and ControlInstallation