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
• 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 “Tester”

• Develop, test, or program new robots.
• Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
• Inspect parts for surface defects.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
• 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.
• Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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