Career Details
Career Details
Back to top
Career Details
17-3024.01 - Robotics Technicians
17-3024.01 - Robotics Technicians
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
Key Facts
Bright Outlook
1
Career Details
Green Job
Career Details
Current Employment
14,700
Estimate
Forecasted Employment
14,800
Estimate
Change in Employment
100.0
Estimate
Change in Employment %
+0.7%
Estimate
Tasks
Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Core
- Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.
- Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
- Document robotics test procedures and results.
- Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
- Attach wires between controllers.
- Assist engineers in the design, configuration, or application of robotic systems.
- Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
- Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
- Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
- Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
- Install new robotic systems in stationary positions or on tracks.
- Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.
- Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
- Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
Supplemental
- Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.
- Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.
- Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems.
- Inspect installation sites.
- Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
- Train robots, using artificial intelligence software or interactive training techniques, to perform simple or complex tasks, such as designing and carrying out a series of iterative tests of chemical samples.
- Operate robots to perform customized tasks, such as environmental cleanup or explosive detection operations.
- Maintain inventories of robotic production supplies, such as sensors or cables.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
Knowledge
The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
Certifications
FastForward at Virginia's Community Colleges is a short-term training program for high-demand industries, like healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades and infrastructure, helping Virginians get the jobs and salaries they need. Our goal is to get you trained, help you earn your certification, and get you into a career that can support you and your family. Explore the latest training program offerings by visiting FastForward
The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Licensing
Licensing
The licensing information below is organized into sections and is useful for pursuing if you are interested in a career in this field.
No specific licensing information is listed for this occupation in the area you have selected.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Related Programs
Programs related to this career, offered by participating institution(s), are listed below.
Clicking on the Degree programs in the list below will take you away from the Careers page.
Clicking on the Degree programs in the list below will take you away from the Careers page.
INSTITUTION
PROGRAMS