Robotics and automated systems technologies are producing one of the world's fastest growing career opportunities for highly trained, skilled technicians.
Many of these professionals are qualified to assemble, install, program, troubleshoot, and maintain robotics and automated systems equipment as technicians in many industries, including manufacturing, biomedical, government, and food processing.
2014 Median Wage: $25.52
Work Activities
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
- Interacting with Computers
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
- Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts and Equipment
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Communicating with Others
- Processing Information
- Thinking Creatively
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Documenting/Recording Information
Positions
- Field Service Technician
- Instrument Specialist
- Instrumentation Technician
- Automation Technician
- Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician)
- Electronics Technician
- Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Plant Floor
- Automation Manager
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Maintenance
- Reading Comprehension
- Repairing
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Operation Monitoring
- Quality Control Analysis
- Equipment Selection
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Self-Control
- Achievement/Effort
- Persistence
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Cooperation
- Initiative
