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”

• Develop, test, or program new robots.
• Inspect parts for surface defects.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
• Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
• Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
• 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.
• Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
• Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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