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description

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

details

Currently Employed: 15,200

Projected Annual Job Openings: 1,300

Typical Hourly Wage: $23.34 - $37.62

Typical Annual Salary: $48,550 - $78,250

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry:Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:No on-the-job training

typical job duties
  • Develop, test, or program new robots.
  • Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
  • Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
  • Inspect parts for surface defects.
  • Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  • Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  • Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Airships
  • Coordinate measuring machines CMM
  • Milling machines
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Pressure indicators
Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Industrial control software
  • Operating system software