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Overview
Automation engineering technicians build, test, monitor and maintain computer-controlled production systems, often working with engineers on sensors, control equipment, robotics and mechatronic units.
In job descriptions, look for automation components, circuit diagrams, PLC or firmware work, machinery safety, control systems, sensors, installation, testing, maintenance records and production support.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Automation engineering technicians work close to production equipment. They translate engineering designs into installed sensors, control cabinets, mechatronic units and monitored automated lines.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include reading circuit diagrams, assembling machines, installing automation components, aligning sensors, testing control systems, following machinery safety standards and recording work progress.
Salary context
Salary context depends on production uptime responsibility, shift coverage, PLC or firmware scope, machine safety duties, commissioning work, travel to sites and the complexity of the automated line. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward commissioning, maintenance leadership, controls engineering support, robotics, PLC programming, production engineering or specialist service work for automated equipment.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the control platform, machinery type, sensor work, safety standard, documentation duties and whether the role is mainly installation, troubleshooting, maintenance or improvement projects.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Robotics Technicians
17-3024.01
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Occupation group
Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified (3119)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5791a961-4717-4230-a245-a4082a675f04 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3119.2 |
| ISCO group | 3119 |
| Concept type | Occupation |