Will “Electromechanical Equipment 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
• 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 Assembly Technician
• Electromechanical Assembler
• Certified Control Systems Technician
• Automation Technician

Tasks for “Electromechanical Equipment Tester”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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