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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

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28 tasks12 core, 14 supplemental, 2 not rated
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Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
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17-3024.00SOC 2018: 17-3024

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  1. Task 1. Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.Core taskTask 10892Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022
  2. Task 2. Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.Core taskTask 22014Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  3. Task 3. Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.Core taskTask 10893Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022
  4. Task 4. Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.Core taskTask 22015Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  5. Task 5. Inspect parts for surface defects.Core taskTask 10896Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022
  6. Task 6. Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.Core taskTask 10894Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022
  7. Task 7. Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.Core taskTask 10898Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022
  8. Task 8. Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.Core taskTask 22012Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  9. Task 9. Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.Core taskTask 10895Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022
  10. Task 10. Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.Core taskTask 22016Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  11. Task 11. Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.Core taskTask 22018Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  12. Task 12. Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems.Core taskTask 22011Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  13. Task 13. Develop, test, or program new robots.Supplemental taskTask 10902Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022
  14. Task 14. Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.Supplemental taskTask 20743Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022
  15. Task 15. Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.Supplemental taskTask 10900Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022
  16. Task 16. Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.Supplemental taskTask 22017Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  17. Task 17. Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.Supplemental taskTask 19683Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2022
  18. Task 18. Determine whether selected electromechanical components comply with environmental standards and regulations.Supplemental taskTask 22009Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  19. Task 19. Develop or implement programs related to the environmental impact of engineering activities.Supplemental taskTask 22010Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  20. Task 20. Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.Supplemental taskTask 10901Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022
  21. Task 21. Analyze engineering designs of logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition for implementation into new or existing automated, servomechanical, or other electromechanical systems.Supplemental taskTask 22005Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  22. Task 22. Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.Supplemental taskTask 22007Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  23. Task 23. Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality-control or quality-assurance programs and procedures.Supplemental taskTask 22019Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  24. Task 24. Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.Supplemental taskTask 10899Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022
  25. Task 25. Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics.Supplemental taskTask 22021Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  26. Task 26. Identify energy-conserving production or fabrication methods, such as by bending metal rather than cutting and welding or casting metal.Supplemental taskTask 22013Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022
  27. Task 27. Assist engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings.Not ratedTask 23943Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  28. Task 28. Consult with machinists to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications.Not ratedTask 22008Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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