# 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. - Code: 17-3024.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-3024) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 28 tasks (12 core, 14 supplemental and 2 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3024.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-3024.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges. Core task · Task 10892 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 2. Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems. Core task · Task 22014 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 3. Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly. Core task · Task 10893 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022 4. Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning. Core task · Task 22015 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 5. Inspect parts for surface defects. Core task · Task 10896 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 6. Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools. Core task · Task 10894 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022 7. Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments. Core task · Task 10898 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022 8. Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies. Core task · Task 22012 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 9. Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes. Core task · Task 10895 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022 10. Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Core task · Task 22016 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 11. Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications. Core task · Task 22018 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 12. Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems. Core task · Task 22011 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 13. Develop, test, or program new robots. Supplemental task · Task 10902 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022 14. Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results. Supplemental task · Task 20743 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022 15. Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances. Supplemental task · Task 10900 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022 16. Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems. Supplemental task · Task 22017 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 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 task · Task 19683 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2022 18. Determine whether selected electromechanical components comply with environmental standards and regulations. Supplemental task · Task 22009 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 19. Develop or implement programs related to the environmental impact of engineering activities. Supplemental task · Task 22010 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 20. Train others to install, use, or maintain robots. Supplemental task · Task 10901 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2022 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 task · Task 22005 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 22. Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs. Supplemental task · Task 22007 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 23. Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality-control or quality-assurance programs and procedures. Supplemental task · Task 22019 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 24. Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures. Supplemental task · Task 10899 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022 25. Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics. Supplemental task · Task 22021 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 26. Identify energy-conserving production or fabrication methods, such as by bending metal rather than cutting and welding or casting metal. Supplemental task · Task 22013 · Rated by 43 people who do the job, August 2022 27. Assist engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings. Not rated · Task 23943 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 28. Consult with machinists to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications. 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