Will “Underwater Roboticist” 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)
• 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 “Underwater Roboticist”

• Inspect parts for surface defects.
• Develop, test, or program new robots.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
• 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.
• 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.
• Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
• 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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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