O*NET-SOC 17-3024.01

Robotics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Repairing2.B.3.l4.008/2018
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k4.008/2018
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.8808/2018
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.8808/2018
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.8808/2018
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.1208/2018
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.008/2018
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2018
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2018
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2018
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.8808/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.Core2208/2018
Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.Core2208/2018
Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.Core2208/2018
Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.Core2208/2018
Modify computer-controlled robot movements.Core2208/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.9811/2023
Conventional4.4911/2023
Investigative4.0811/2023
Social1.0911/2023
Enterprising1.0411/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

More occupations in preparation zone 3

Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.