skillfactor-pipeline/skills/marine-mechatronics-technician/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — marine mechatronics technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-3024.00 (Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3115; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
• [Core] Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• [Core] Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
• [Core] Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• [Core] Inspect parts for surface defects.
• [Core] Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• [Supplemental] Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
• [Supplemental] Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
• [Supplemental] Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
• [Supplemental] Develop, test, or program new robots.
• [Supplemental] 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.
• [Supplemental] Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
• [Supplemental] Analyze engineering designs of logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition for implementation into new or existing automated, servomechanical, or other electromechanical systems.
• [Supplemental] Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
• [nan] Consult with machinists to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications.
• [Supplemental] Determine whether selected electromechanical components comply with environmental standards and regulations.
• [Supplemental] Develop or implement programs related to the environmental impact of engineering activities.
• [Core] Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems.
• [Core] Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
• [Supplemental] Identify energy-conserving production or fabrication methods, such as by bending metal rather than cutting and welding or casting metal.
• [Core] Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
• [Core] Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• [Core] Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• [Supplemental] Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.
• [Core] Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
• [Supplemental] Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality-control or quality-assurance programs and procedures.
• [Supplemental] Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics.
• [nan] Assist engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
• Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
• Assemble equipment or components.
• Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
• Create schematic drawings for electronics.
• Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
• Determine design criteria or specifications.
• Determine operational methods.
• Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
• Develop software or computer applications.
• Develop technical methods or processes.
• Direct quality control activities.
• Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel.
• Document design or operational test results.
• Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
• Fabricate devices or components.
• Fabricate products or components using machine tools.
• Implement design or process improvements.
• Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
• Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
• Maintain electromechanical equipment.
• Maintain electronic equipment.
• Maintain operational records or records systems.
• Operate industrial equipment.
• Program robotic equipment.
• Review technical documents to plan work.
• Select project materials.
• Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
• Train personnel on proper operational procedures.