Robotics Technicians

What the job really is

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

At a glance

• Sector: Architecture & Engineering
• O*NET-SOC code: 17-3024
• O*NET job zone: 3 — medium preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• 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.
• Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
• Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
• Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• Attach wires between controllers.
• Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
• Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
• Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.
• Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.

Tools and technology

Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, C, C#, C++, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks, Git, JavaScript, Linux, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Calibration Technologists and Technicians
• Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
• Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
• Photonics Technicians
• Avionics Technicians

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 3 (medium preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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