What You'll Do

  • Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.
  • Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.
  • Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
  • Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.
  • Document robotics test procedures and results.
  • Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems.
  • Inspect installation sites.
  • Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
  • Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
  • Attach wires between controllers.

Essential Skills

Troubleshooting 4.0/5
Repairing 4.0/5
Reading Comprehension 3.88/5
Critical Thinking 3.88/5
Equipment Maintenance 3.88/5
Active Listening 3.75/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.75/5
Operations Monitoring 3.75/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.62/5
Operation and Control 3.38/5
Writing 3.25/5
Speaking 3.25/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to sense whether the day to day rhythm and focus of this path line up with what energizes you.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Analytical Thinking, Integrity, Adaptability/Flexibility

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Deductive Reasoning 4.12/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Near Vision 4.0/5
Oral Expression 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.88/5
Information Ordering 3.88/5

Technologies & Tools

ABB RobotStudio Ada Analytical software Autodesk AutoCAD AVEVA InTouch HMI Bentley MicroStation C C# C++ CODESYS Computer aided design CAD software Computer aided manufacturing CAM software Dassault Systemes CATIA Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Database software FANUC Robotics ArcTool FANUC Robotics Diagnostic Resource Center DRC FANUC Robotics Dual Check Safety DCS Position and Speed Check FANUC Robotics HandlingTool FANUC Robotics iRCalibration Vision Suite

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.62/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.33/5)
  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.32/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.32/5)
  • Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.14/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Assembly Technician Automation Control Integrator Automation Control Technician Automation Controls Expert Automation Controls Specialist Automation Engineering Technician Automation Technician Automation Technologist Electrical and Instrumentation Specialist Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician) Field Technician (Field Tech) Instrument and Automation Technician Instrument Specialist Instrument Technician Instrumentation and Controls Technician Instrumentation and Process Controls Technician Process Control Technician Programmable Logic Controllers Technician Robot Programmer Robot Technician Robotic Technician Robotic Weld Technician Robotics Mechanic Robotics Technician (Robotics Tech) Robotics Technologist Sensor Technician Test Technician (Test Tech)