Robotics Technicians
O*NET Code: 17-3024.01
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
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💼 Also Known As
Assembly TechnicianAutomation Control IntegratorAutomation Control TechnicianAutomation Controls ExpertAutomation Controls SpecialistAutomation Engineering TechnicianAutomation TechnicianAutomation TechnologistElectrical and Instrumentation SpecialistElectrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician)Field Technician (Field Tech)Instrument and Automation TechnicianInstrument SpecialistInstrument TechnicianInstrumentation and Controls TechnicianInstrumentation and Process Controls TechnicianProcess Control TechnicianProgrammable Logic Controllers TechnicianRobot ProgrammerRobot Technician
⚡ Skills (23)
Troubleshooting4/100
Repairing4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Equipment Maintenance4/100
Active Listening4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Operation and Control3/100
+ 13 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (55)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥C
Development environment software
🔥C#
Object or component oriented development software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Git
File versioning software
🔥JavaScript
Web platform development software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
0ABB RobotStudio
Development environment software
0AVEVA InTouch HMI
Industrial control software
0Ada
Development environment software
0Analytical software
Analytical or scientific software
0CODESYS
Industrial control software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0FANUC Robotics ArcTool
Industrial control software
0FANUC Robotics Diagnostic Resource Center DRC
Industrial control software
0FANUC Robotics Dual Check Safety DCS Position and Speed Check
Industrial control software
0FANUC Robotics HandlingTool
Industrial control software
0FANUC Robotics MultiARM Systems
Industrial control software
0FANUC Robotics SpotTool+
Industrial control software
0FANUC Robotics Through Arc Seam Tracking TAST
Industrial control software
0FANUC Robotics Torchmate 3
Industrial control software
0FANUC Robotics iRCalibration Vision Suite
Industrial control software
0FANUC Robotics iRVision
Industrial control software
0Human machine interface HMI software
Industrial control software
0Keb Combivis Studio
Industrial control software
0Ladder Logic
Development environment software
0Logic Design RoboLogix
Analytical or scientific software
0MathWorks Simulink
Analytical or scientific software
0Programmable logic controller PLC software
Industrial control software
0Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7
Industrial control software
0Siemens SIMATIC WinCC
Industrial control software
0Simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Industrial control software
0Variable frequency drive VFD software
Industrial control software
0Windows Embedded Compact
Operating system software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Robotics Technicians → Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (21)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Troubleshooting
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Repairing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 4Target: 4
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Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Equipment Selection
Current: 3Target: 3
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