Robotics Technicians
Also called:
Field Service Technician, Instrument Specialist, Instrumentation Technician, Automation Technician
What they do:
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
On the job, you would:
- Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
- Disassemble and reassemble robots or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and servomotors.
- Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- physics
Arts and Humanities
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
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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
- planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment
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Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- order or arrange things
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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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
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Achievement/Effort
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You might use software like this on the job:
Industrial control software
- FANUC Robotics ArcTool
- FANUC Robotics Diagnostic Resource Center DRC
Development environment software
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD software
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks software
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associate's degree or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$51,820
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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