automation engineering technician
Automation engineering technicians collaborate with automation engineers in the development of applications and systems for the automation of the production process. Automation engineering technicians build, test, monitor, and maintain the computer-controlled systems used in automated production systems.
Also called: marine automation technician, automated systems technician, automation inspector, automation technician, automation engineering assistant, marine automation engineer, assistant in automation engineering, technician in automation engineering
- 33
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3119
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
33- adjust engineering designs
- align components
- assemble machines
- assemble mechatronic units
- assemble sensors
- assist scientific research
- automatic control system
- automation technology
- computer engineering
- control engineering
- design drawings
- electrical engineering
- fasten components
- inspect quality of products
- install automation components
- install mechatronic equipment
- interpret circuit diagrams
- liaise with engineers
- maintain robotic equipment
- mechanical engineering
- mechatronics
- microprocessors
- monitor automated machines
- perform test run
- prepare production prototypes
- quality standards
- read engineering drawings
- record test data
- robotic components
- robotics
- set up machine controls
- test mechatronic units
- test sensors
Optional skills
24- apply technical communication skills
- assemble hardware components
- CAD software
- CAE software
- customise software for drive system
- firmware
- follow standards for machinery safety
- follow work schedule
- guidance, navigation and control
- install software
- integrate new products in manufacturing
- keep records of work progress
- maintain control systems for automated equipment
- marine technology
- program a CNC controller
- program firmware
- programmable logic controller
- provide power connection from bus bars
- replace machines
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- sensors
- set up automotive robot
- use CAM software
- write technical reports
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