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Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
Manufacturing
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
Manufacturing Industry
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Robotics Technicians
Average
$67,530
ANNUAL
$32.46
HOURLY
Entry Level
$49,810
ANNUAL
$23.95
HOURLY
Mid Level
$73,490
ANNUAL
$35.33
HOURLY
Expert Level
$80,090
ANNUAL
$38.51
HOURLY
Robotics Technicians
Supporting Programs
Robotics Technicians
Robotics Technicians
01
Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
02
Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
03
Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
04
Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
05
Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
06
Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
07
Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
08
Attach wires between controllers.
09
Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
10
Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.
Robotics Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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