Automation & Robotics
What is Automation & Robotics
Robots are everywhere these days and not just on TV or in movies. The exciting world of automation and robotics brings these machines to life. They are a key part of most production and manufacturing companies and many other organizations across the world. They never get tired, can work
24 hours a day and can work in all kinds of situations, including hazardous places.
Automation and Robotics is a term used to describe the implementation of automation and robotic systems into the manufacturing environment to
increase efficiency and productivity.
There are a range of entry points to working in this field, from entry-level to engineering and Ph.D. graduate-level jobs. Whatever your strengths are,
there’s a lot of room for career development.
What Automation & Robotics Workers Do
Robotics Technician
The Robotics Technician is the subject matter expert on the equipment and day-to-day robotic maintenance on the manufacturing floor. This person would be performing the daily maintenance, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting problems with the robot, setting a realistic timeline for repair, and performing (or leading the performing of) the needed maintenance to get the robot back into production.
Robotics Specialist
The Robotics Specialist is the subject matter expert on the robotic system as a whole on the manufacturing floor and is responsible for proposing upgrades to the system that increase productivity for their manufacturing sector. This person would understand the robots and the business and act as the creative thinker on how to best use automation on a specific manufacturing floor.
Robotics Integrator
The Robotics Integrator is the subject matter expert on automation and robotics. The Integrator understands how applying robots and automation to the manufacturing floor brings greater profitability to their company and will create plans for those areas ripe for automation or robotic features. This person would understand robotics at the highest level in order to suggest the most efficient, effective, and profitable automation work centers for their company.
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Jobs on this Pathway include:
Please note that Ohio wage data has been cited across this website; however, the industry highlights and skills information are nationally relevant.
Wages quoted on this website refer to Northeast Ohio
Entry-level Electrical Technician
Median Wages: $31,718
Learning Objectives: To qualify for this job you should be:
- Able to read and follow instructions
- Reliable and willing to learn
- Able to follow all safety rules and procedures
- Comfortable working in a variety of environments
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Median Wages: $37,662
Learning Objectives: To qualify for this job you should be:
- Able to read and follow instructions
- Reliable and willing to learn
- Comfortable in a manufacturing environment
- Comfortable wearing PPE
General Engineering Technician
Median Wages: $36,616
Learning Objectives: To qualify for this job you should be:
- Able to read and understand technical language
- Reliable and willing to learn
- Comfortable working with computers
Robotics Technician / Robotics Hardware Technician / Automation & Robotics Technician / Robotics Repair Technician / Robotics Maintenance Technician
Median Wages: $61,672
Learning Objectives: To qualify for this job you should be:
- Able to maintain and troubleshoot mechanical systems
- Able to read and understand technical manuals
- Reliable and willing to learn
Robotics Specialist / Field Service Technician – Robotics / Robotics Manufacturing & Field Technician
Median Wages: $97,531
Learning Objectives: To qualify for this job you should be:
- Able to understand how robotic work cells work both individually and collectively to create a product
- How manual work processes could be automated for increased efficiency
- Have a solid background in manufacturing processes
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