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Robotics Technician

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Robotics Technician

RIASEC Code: RIC
Lexile Range:1120L–1420L
Education Required: Associate’s degree or certificate after high school
Expected Salary: $44,210–$104,690 (as of 2023)
Career Cluster: Manufacturing
Career Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development

Robotics technicians build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems. They align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes. These technicians perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components. They also troubleshoot, make repairs as needed to robots or other equipment, and maintain service records.

Key Skills

Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.