# Tools & technology — automation engineering technician

Source: O*NET 30.3 'Software Skills' for 17-3024.01.

| Software | Category | Hot technology |
|---|---|---|
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software | yes |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software | yes |
| C | Development environment software | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes |
| Git | File versioning software | yes |
| C# | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes |
| Linux | Operating system software | yes |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes |
| UNIX | Operating system software | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes |
| Analytical software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Logic Design RoboLogix | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| MathWorks Simulink | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |  |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| ABB RobotStudio | Development environment software |  |
| Ada | Development environment software |  |
| Ladder Logic | Development environment software |  |
| AVEVA InTouch HMI | Industrial control software |  |
| CODESYS | Industrial control software |  |
| FANUC Robotics ArcTool | Industrial control software |  |
| FANUC Robotics Diagnostic Resource Center DRC | Industrial control software |  |
| FANUC Robotics Dual Check Safety DCS Position and Speed Check | Industrial control software |  |
| FANUC Robotics HandlingTool | Industrial control software |  |
| FANUC Robotics iRCalibration Vision Suite | Industrial control software |  |
| FANUC Robotics iRVision | Industrial control software |  |
| FANUC Robotics MultiARM Systems | Industrial control software |  |
| FANUC Robotics SpotTool+ | Industrial control software |  |
| FANUC Robotics Through Arc Seam Tracking TAST | Industrial control software |  |
| FANUC Robotics Torchmate 3 | Industrial control software |  |
| Human machine interface HMI software | Industrial control software |  |
| Keb Combivis Studio | Industrial control software |  |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |  |
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 | Industrial control software |  |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC | Industrial control software |  |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |  |
| Variable frequency drive VFD software | Industrial control software |  |
| Windows Embedded Compact | Operating system software |  |