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Electro-Mechanical Technicians

SOC 17-3024.00

Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

4.0

Monitoring

3.9

Troubleshooting

3.9

Quality Control Analysis

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Repairing

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.4

Operation and Control

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.8

Engineering and Technology

3.5

English Language

3.4

Production and Processing

3.1

Mathematics

2.9

Public Safety and Security

2.8

Education and Training

2.6

Key Tasks

1Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.

2Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.

3Inspect parts for surface defects.

4Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.

5Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

Also Known As

Automation Technician Automation Test Specialist Certified Control Systems Technician Commercial Drone Pilot Drone Pilot Electro-Mechanic Electro-Mechanical Technician (E/M Technician) Electromechanical Assembler Electromechanical Assembly Technician Electromechanical Equipment Tester