Will “Electro-Mechanical Technicians” 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

Also Known As…

• Tester
• 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
• 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 “Electro-Mechanical Technicians”

• Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
• 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.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
• Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• 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.
• Develop, test, or program new robots.
• Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
• Inspect parts for surface defects.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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