Occupations · Architecture and Engineering
Robotics Technicians
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 17-3024.01
What people in this job actually do
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- 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.
- Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.
- Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
- Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
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|---|---|---|
| C# | 88 | 16 → 55 occupations since 2015 |
| Python | 88 | 57 → 132 occupations since 2015 |
| C | 87 | 51 → 69 occupations since 2015 |
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| ESCO occupation | ISCO | Match |
|---|---|---|
| robotics engineering technician | 3119.2.1 | exact |
| industrial robot controller | 3139.2 | close |
| automation engineering technician | 3119.2 | close |
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