# Tasks & work activities — robotics engineering technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-3024.01 (Robotics Technicians).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.
- **[Core]** Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
- **[Core]** Document robotics test procedures and results.
- **[Core]** Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
- **[Core]** Attach wires between controllers.
- **[Core]** Assist engineers in the design, configuration, or application of robotic systems.
- **[Core]** Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
- **[Core]** Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
- **[Core]** Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- **[Core]** Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
- **[Core]** Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
- **[Core]** Install new robotic systems in stationary positions or on tracks.
- **[Core]** Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.
- **[Core]** Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
- **[Core]** Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
- **[Supplemental]** Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.
- **[Supplemental]** Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems.
- **[Supplemental]** Inspect installation sites.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
- **[Supplemental]** Train robots, using artificial intelligence software or interactive training techniques, to perform simple or complex tasks, such as designing and carrying out a series of iterative tests of chemical samples.
- **[Supplemental]** Maintain inventories of robotic production supplies, such as sensors or cables.

## Detailed work activities

- Assemble equipment or components.
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
- Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
- Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
- Determine causes of operational problems or failures.
- Document design or operational test results.
- Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
- Fabricate products or components using machine tools.
- Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
- Install production equipment or systems.
- Maintain electromechanical equipment.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Maintain operational records or records systems.
- Prepare procedural documents.
- Program robotic equipment.
- Repair electronic equipment.
- Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
- Train personnel on proper operational procedures.