Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

1. Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.

2. Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.

3. Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.

4. Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.

5. Inspect parts for surface defects.

6. Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.

7. Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

8. Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.

9. Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.

10. Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.

11. Develop, test, and program new robots.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Electro-Mechanical Technicians. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Electro-Mechanical Technicians, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$33,250 for entry level workers, and $59,660 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Least Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 630 Electro-Mechanical Technicians employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 590  employed in NY. This represents a decrease of 0 job(s) each year, and a total of 10 job openings each year.

Engineering technicians - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

LEGO? MINDSTORMS? - Robotics is a popular and effective way for teachers to cover important areas of their Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths curricula. The LEGO? MINDSTORMS? for Schools series is tailor-made for classroom and after-school club use. It includes construction sets, programming tools and activity packs.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition - The FIRST Robotics Competition challenges teams of young people and their mentors to solve a common problem in a six week timeframe using a standard "kit of parts" and a common set of rules. Teams build robots from the parts and enter them in a series of competitions.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) LEGO League - Considered the little league of the FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST LEGO League uses LEGO bricks and other elements such as sensors, motors, and gears. Teams gain hands on experience in engineering and computer programming principles as they construct and program their unique robot inventions.

Project Lead the Way: Gateway to Technology - Project based learning, Gateway To Technology, addresses the interest of middle school students by incorporating national standards in math, science and technology.

Computer Explorers - Saturday programs are fun! Build and program Roamer the Robot, Techno Blocks, and Spy bots. Build and film Star Wars Robots. Go one step more and build realistic motorized models!

Project Lead the Way: Middle School Program- Gateway to Technology - Project based learning, Gateway To Technology, addresses the interest of middle school students by incorporating national standards in math, science and technology.

Unmanned Vehicle (UV) Operations Specialists - Visit this link for information on this career in the military.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Center for Initiatives in Pre-College Education (CIPCE) - RPI, through CIPCE, works with area K12 teachers and students, as well as local, statewide and national organizations, to promote the use of robotics and other technologies in the classroom. Since its inception, a series of professional development, academic and after-school programs have been created.

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers - Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers - Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers - Wind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments, such as field cores, bobbins, armature cores, electrical motors, generators, and control equipment.

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic - Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters - Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders - Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies.

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators - Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment, such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.