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automation engineering technician

Automation engineering technicians collaborate with automation engineers in the development of applications and systems for the automation of the production process.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards design drawings control engineering electrical engineering robotics microprocessors robotic components mechanical engineering automatic control system computer engineering mechatronics automation technology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

marine technology guidance, navigation and control sensors programmable logic controller firmware CAD software CAE software

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

set up automotive robot use CAM software program a CNC controller install software replace machines integrate new products in manufacturing apply technical communication skills customise software for drive system provide power connection from bus bars assemble hardware components keep records of work progress program firmware follow standards for machinery safety follow work schedule write technical reports maintain control systems for automated equipment resolve equipment malfunctions

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)