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Robotics Technicians

SOC 17-3024.01

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

Green Occupation Zone 3 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Troubleshooting

4.0

Repairing

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Equipment Maintenance

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Operation Monitoring

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.4

Engineering and Technology

4.4

Mechanical

3.7

Design

3.5

Mathematics

3.5

English Language

3.5

Production and Processing

3.3

Physics

3.3

Key Tasks

1Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.

2Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.

3Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.

4Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.

5Modify computer-controlled robot movements.

Also Known As

Automation Control Integrator Automation Control Technician Automation Controls Expert Automation Controls Specialist Automation Engineering Technician Automation Technician Automation Technologist Electrical and Instrumentation Specialist Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician) Field Service Technician