Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

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• Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.2% of the role's time · $52.3M

• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.5% of the role's time · $45.7M

• Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.2% of the role's time · $42.1M

• Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $41.1M · waiting on a check

• Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.9% of the role's time · $39.7M

• Inspect parts for surface defects.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.8% of the role's time · $38.6M

• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $37.4M · waiting on a check

• Modify computer-controlled robot movements.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.6% of the role's time · $36.0M

• Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.5% of the role's time · $34.9M

• Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $32.9M

• Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $32.7M

• Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $32.4M

• Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.9% of the role's time · $29.5M

• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.9% of the role's time · $29.3M

• Attach wires between controllers.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $28.0M

• Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $27.4M

• Assist engineers in the design, configuration, or application of robotic systems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $26.9M

• Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $25.4M

• Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $24.7M

• Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $24.1M · waiting on a check

• Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $24.0M

• Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $22.2M

• Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $18.5M

• Document robotics test procedures and results.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $17.8M · waiting on a check

• 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.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $14.4M

• Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $14.3M

• Consult with machinists to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $13.2M · waiting on a check

• Assist engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $13.2M

• Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $13.0M

• Inspect installation sites.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $12.6M

• Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $12.1M

• Develop, test, or program new robots.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $11.7M

• Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $11.7M

• Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $11.4M

• Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $11.0M

• Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $10.9M · waiting on a check

• 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.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.1% of the role's time · $10.8M

• Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality-control or quality-assurance programs and procedures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $9.7M

• Determine whether selected electromechanical components comply with environmental standards and regulations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $8.0M

• Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.7% of the role's time · $7.1M

• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $7.0M

• Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $6.0M

• 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.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $5.6M

• Install new robotic systems in stationary positions or on tracks.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $5.4M

• Identify energy-conserving production or fabrication methods, such as by bending metal rather than cutting and welding or casting metal.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $5.3M

• Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $4.9M · waiting on a check

• Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $3.6M

• Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $3.6M

• Develop or implement programs related to the environmental impact of engineering activities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $3.5M