Will “Instrumentation Technician” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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Job Description

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3024.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Robotics Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Instrumentation Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

Copy machines
Laser printers
Hydraulic dataloggers
Chart recorders
Force gauges
Screwdrivers
Personal computers
Hydrometers
Coordinate measuring machines CMM
Hammers
Potentiometers
Volt-ohm meters VOM
Oscilloscopes
Multimeters
Soldering tools
Binocular light compound microscopes
Programmable automation controllers PAC
Programmable logic controllers PLC
Robotic teach pendants
Logic analyzers
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Laser scanners
Voltmeters
Electric drills
Laser interferometers
Flow meters
Workshop cranes
Laser facsimile machines
Shielded arc welding tools
Open end wrenches
Waveform monitors
Frequency counters
Function generators

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Ada
ABB RobotStudio
Database software
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Spreadsheet software
FANUC Robotics Torchmate 3
FANUC Robotics SpotTool+
Microsoft Office
FANUC Robotics Through Arc Seam Tracking TAST
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Logic Design RoboLogix
Microsoft Windows
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Autodesk AutoCAD
C++
Linux
Word processing software
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Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Analytical software
FANUC Robotics iRCalibration Vision Suite
Simulation software
Computer aided design CAD software