Robotics Technicians
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
27 alternate job titles:
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)
Salary Information
Robotics Technicians: $70,760 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Train personnel on proper operational procedures. | General |
| Program robotic equipment. | General |
| Fabricate products or components using machine tools. | General |
| Prepare procedural documents. | General |
| Assemble equipment or components. | General |
| Determine causes of operational problems or failures. | General |
| Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. | General |
| Install production equipment or systems. | General |
| Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. | General |
| Repair electronic equipment. | General |
| Maintain operational records or records systems. | Maintenance |
| Maintain electromechanical equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Document design or operational test results. | Development |
| Create graphical representations of industrial production systems. | Development |
| Design electromechanical equipment or systems. | Development |
| Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards. | Communication |
| Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C | Development environment software |
| C# | Object or component oriented development software |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Git | File versioning software |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| ABB RobotStudio | Development environment software |
| AVEVA InTouch HMI | Industrial control software |
| Ada | Development environment software |
| Analytical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| CODESYS | Industrial control software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| FANUC Robotics ArcTool | Industrial control software |
| FANUC Robotics Diagnostic Resource Center DRC | Industrial control software |
| FANUC Robotics Dual Check Safety DCS Position and Speed Check | Industrial control software |
| FANUC Robotics HandlingTool | Industrial control software |
| FANUC Robotics MultiARM Systems | Industrial control software |
| FANUC Robotics SpotTool+ | Industrial control software |
| FANUC Robotics Through Arc Seam Tracking TAST | Industrial control software |
| FANUC Robotics Torchmate 3 | Industrial control software |
| FANUC Robotics iRCalibration Vision Suite | Industrial control software |
| FANUC Robotics iRVision | Industrial control software |
| Human machine interface HMI software | Industrial control software |
| Keb Combivis Studio | Industrial control software |
| Ladder Logic | Development environment software |
| Logic Design RoboLogix | Analytical or scientific software |
| MathWorks Simulink | Analytical or scientific software |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 | Industrial control software |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC | Industrial control software |
| Simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Variable frequency drive VFD software | Industrial control software |
| Windows Embedded Compact | Operating system software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Motion Control Professional | Association for Advancing Automation | Not Available |
| Certified Robot Integrator | Association for Advancing Automation | Not Available |
| Certified Robotic Arc Welding Operators and Technicians | American Welding Society | Not Available |
| Certified System Integrator | Association for Advancing Automation | Not Available |
| Certified Vision Professional | Association for Advancing Automation | Not Available |
| ISA Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I | International Society of Automation | Not Available |
| SACA C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Basic Operations | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA C-102 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Advanced Operations | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Robot System Operations | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA C-104 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate -IIoT, Networking & Data Analytics | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist I | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist II | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 IT Systems Specialist I | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 IT Systems Specialist II | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Production Systems Specialist I | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Production Systems Specialist II | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Systems Professional | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
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