Will “Electromechanical Assembler” 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
• 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
• Certified Control Systems Technician
• Automation Technician

Tasks for “Electromechanical Assembler”

• Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
• 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.
• Develop, test, or program new robots.
• Inspect parts for surface defects.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
• Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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