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Summary Description


	Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Automation Technician

2.	Certified Control Systems Technician

3.	Electro-Mechanic

4.	Electro-Mechanical Technician (E/M Technician)

5.	Electromechanical Assembler

6.	Electromechanical Assembly Technician

7.	Electromechanical Equipment Tester

8.	Electronic Technician

9.	Engineering Technician

10.	Field Service Technician

11.	Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician)

12.	Maintenance Associate

13.	Maintenance Technician

14.	Mechanical Technician

15.	Photovoltaic Fabrication and Testing Technician (PV Fabrication and Testing Technician)

16.	Product Test Specialist

17.	Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller)

18.	Remotely Piloted Vehicle Engineering Technician (RPV Engineering Technician)

19.	Robotics Testing Technician

20.	Service Technician

21.	Supply Chain Technician

22.	Test Technician

23.	Tester

24.	Underwater Roboticist

25.	Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roboticist (UAS Roboticist)

26.	Unmanned Equipment Operator

Job Tasks

	Develop, test, or program new robots. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. Design electromechanical equipment or systems. Program robotic equipment.

	Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

	Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly. Review technical documents to plan work.

	Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results. Document design or operational test results.

	Inspect parts for surface defects. Inspect finished products to locate flaws.

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

	Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments. Inspect finished products to locate flaws.

	Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances. Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. Maintain electromechanical equipment.

	Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes. Assemble equipment or components.

	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. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. Operate industrial equipment. Maintain electromechanical equipment.

	Train others to install, use, or maintain robots. Train personnel on proper operational procedures.

	Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures. Fabricate products or components using machine tools.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Electro-mechanical Technicians
	Electro-mechanical technicians combine knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits. They operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, robotic, or electromechanical equipment.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Electro-mechanical Technicians
	Electro-mechanical technicians work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers. They work in many industrial environments, including energy, plastics, computer, and communications equipment manufacturing, and aerospace.

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