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Automation Technician
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Also Known as:
Instrumentation and Controls Technician, Instrumentation and Process Controls Technician, Field Service Technician, Automation Technician, Process Control Technician, Instrument and Automation Technician, Instrument Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician), Programmable Logic Controllers Technician, Instrument Specialist
What is a
Automation Technician
?
Automation Technicians - also known as Robotics or Control Technicians - perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs. If a problem occurs, the technician needs to troubleshoot the issue and determine if the problem is mechanical, electrical or from the computer systems controlling the process. Once the issue has been diagnosed, the technician must repair or replace any necessary components, such as a sensor or electrical wiring.
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Why Become
Automation Technician
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
Projected Annual Job Openings:
1,400
Skills Needed
General Skills:
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Equipment Maintenance
Reading Comprehension
Technical Skills:
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software Hot technology
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Data base user interface and query software
Development environment software
What Does a
Automation Technician
Do?
Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
2028:
14,100
professionals
Projected Annual Job Openings:
1,400
How Much Can You Earn?
Average Yearly Salary
$70,350
What Education Do You need?
People starting in this career usually have
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some College, but No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate or Professional Degree
Common Past Positions
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Mechanic
Maintenance Electrician
Common Next Positions
Controls Engineer
Robotics Engineer
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