Will “Tester” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Job Description

Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3024.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 57,860.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
• Currently, there are 13,710 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Electro-Mechanical Technicians”.

Also Known As…

• Electro-Mechanical Technicians
• Test Technician
• Product Test Specialist
• Mechanical Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician)
• Engineering Technician
• Electronic Technician
• Electro-Mechanical Technician (E/M Technician)
• Electro-Mechanic
• Unmanned Equipment Operator
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roboticist (UAS Roboticist)
• Underwater Roboticist
• Tester
• Supply Chain Technician
• Service Technician
• Robotics Testing Technician
• Remotely Piloted Vehicle Engineering Technician (RPV Engineering Technician)
• Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller)
• Photovoltaic Fabrication and Testing Technician (PV Fabrication and Testing Technician)
• Maintenance Associate
• Field Service Technician
• Electromechanical Equipment Tester
• Electromechanical Assembly Technician
• Electromechanical Assembler
• Certified Control Systems Technician
• Automation Technician

Tasks for “Tester”

• Develop, test, or program new robots.
• Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.
• Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
• Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
• 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.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
• Inspect parts for surface defects.

Related Technology & Tools

• Conductivity sensors
• Voltmeters
• Screwdrivers
• Drill presses
• Function generators
• Digital cameras
• Spectrum analyzers
• Digital multimeters
• Measuring tapes
• Flow meters
• Soldering equipment
• Desktop computers
• Hipot testers
• Protective goggles
• Laser alignment tools
• Hammers
• Pressure gauges
• Programmable logic controllers PLC
• Force gauges
• Pipe threading machines
• Load cells
• Hex wrenches
• Laptop computers
• Socket wrench sets
• Thermocouples
• Open end wrenches
• Direct current DC power supplies
• Pressure sensors
• Pipe benders
• Wire strippers
• Portable welding equipment
• Megohmmeters
• Framing squares
• Oscilloscopes

• Operating system software
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Human machine interface HMI software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Rockwell RSLogix
• Motion control software
• Microsoft Outlook
• Linux
• Circuit simulation software
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management PLM
• UNIX
• Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• PTC Creo Parametric
• Microsoft Office
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• Microsoft Word
• Manufacturing resource planning MRP software