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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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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This source lists 28 tasks, including 12 marked Core and 14 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2022, 11/2020.
28 tasks shown
Core · Task 10892 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Core · Task 22014 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
Core · Task 10893 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
Core · Task 22015 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Core · Task 10896 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Inspect parts for surface defects.
Core · Task 10894 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Core · Task 10898 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Core · Task 22012 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
Core · Task 10895 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Core · Task 22016 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Core · Task 22018 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
Core · Task 22011 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems.
Supplemental · Task 10902 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Develop, test, or program new robots.
Supplemental · Task 20743 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
Supplemental · Task 10900 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
Supplemental · Task 22017 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.
Supplemental · Task 19683 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
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 22009 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Determine whether selected electromechanical components comply with environmental standards and regulations.
Supplemental · Task 22010 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Develop or implement programs related to the environmental impact of engineering activities.
Supplemental · Task 10901 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
Supplemental · Task 22005 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
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 22007 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Supplemental · Task 22019 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality-control or quality-assurance programs and procedures.
Supplemental · Task 10899 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
Supplemental · Task 22021 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics.
Supplemental · Task 22013 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Identify energy-conserving production or fabrication methods, such as by bending metal rather than cutting and welding or casting metal.
Unspecified · Task 23943 · 08/2022 · Analyst
Assist engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings.
Unspecified · Task 22008 · 11/2020 · Analyst
Consult with machinists to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications.
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