Robotics Technicians
- Manufacturing
Tasks
What tasks do Robotics Technicians perform?
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.
Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
Knowledge
What do Robotics Technicians need to know?
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skills
What skills do Robotics Technicians need?
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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