Automation Engineering Technician Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does an Automation Engineering Technician Do?
Automation engineering technicians collaborate with automation engineers in the development of applications and systems for the automation of the production process. Automation engineering technicians build, test, monitor, and maintain the computer-controlled systems used in automated production systems.
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Where Do I Start?
Circuit Diagrams
Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.
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Skills You Need to Become an Automation Engineering Technician
Essential Skills
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EssentialCircuit Diagrams knowledge
Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.
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EssentialMechatronics knowledge
Multidisciplinary field of engineering that combines principles of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering in the design of products and manufacturing processes. The combination of …
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EssentialMicroprocessors knowledge
Computer processors on a microscale that integrate the computer central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip.
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EssentialControl Engineering knowledge
Subdiscipline of engineering that focuses on controlling the behaviour of systems through the use of sensors and actuators.
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EssentialElectrical Engineering knowledge
Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
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EssentialComputer Engineering knowledge
Engineering discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineering occupies itself with electronics, software design, and the integration of hardware and software.
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EssentialAutomation Technology knowledge
Set of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.
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EssentialDesign Drawings knowledge
Understand design drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
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EssentialMechanical Engineering knowledge
Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.
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EssentialQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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EssentialAdjust Engineering Designs skill
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
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EssentialAlign Components skill
Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.
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EssentialAssemble Machines skill
Assemble machines according to instructions and specifications.
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EssentialAssist Scientific Research skill
Assist engineers or scientists with conducting experiments, performing analysis, developing new products or processes, constructing theory, and quality control.
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EssentialFasten Components skill
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
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EssentialInspect Quality Of Products skill
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
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EssentialLiaise With Engineers skill
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
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EssentialMonitor Automated Machines skill
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in …
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EssentialPerform Test Run skill
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …
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EssentialPrepare Production Prototypes skill
Prepare early models or prototypes in order to test concepts and replicability possibilities. Create prototypes to assess for pre-production tests.
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EssentialRead Engineering Drawings skill
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
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EssentialRecord Test Data skill
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …
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EssentialSet Up Machine Controls skill
Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
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EssentialInstall Automation Components skill
Install the automation components according to the specifications of the circuit diagram.
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OptionalRobotics knowledge
The branch of engineering that involves the design, operation, manufacture, and application of robots. Robotics is part of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science and overlaps with mechatronics and …
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OptionalCAE Software knowledge
The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.
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OptionalCAD Software knowledge
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
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OptionalFirmware knowledge
Firmware is a software program with a read-only memory (ROM) and a set of instructions that is permanently inscribed on a hardware device. Firmware is commonly used in electronic systems …
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OptionalProgrammable Logic Controller knowledge
Programmable logic controllers or PLC's are computer control systems used for the monitoring and control of input and output as well as the automation of electromechanical processes.
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OptionalApply Technical Communication Skills skill
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
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OptionalFollow Safety Standards In Industrial Contexts skill
Abide by safety procedures and standards for industrial contexts, mostly where machinery is involved.
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OptionalFollow Work Schedule skill
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OptionalInstall Hardware skill
Assemble the necessary hardware components, such as the motherboard, Central Processing Unit (CPU), hard drive, disk drive, power supply unit, RAM, PCI card, mouse, keyboard, cameras and other necessary components …
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OptionalInstall Software skill
Install machine-readable instructions, such as computer programs, in order to direct the computer's processor to perform a certain set of actions.
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OptionalIntegrate New Products In Manufacturing skill
Assist with the integration of new systems, products, methods, and components in the production line. Ensure that production workers are properly trained and follow the new requirements.
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OptionalKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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OptionalMaintain Control Systems For Automated Equipment skill
Check, maintain and repair electrical and electronic elements. Check and update software of automated equipment.
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OptionalProgram A CNC Controller skill
Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.
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OptionalProgram Firmware skill
Program permanent software with a read-only memory (ROM) on a hardware device, such as an integrated circuit.
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OptionalReplace Machines skill
Evaluate when to invest in replacing machines or machine tools and take the necessary actions.
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OptionalResolve Equipment Malfunctions skill
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
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OptionalSet Up Automotive Robot skill
Set up and programme an automotive robot working on machine processes and substituting or collaboratively supporting human labour, such as the six-axis automotive robot.
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OptionalUse CAM Software skill
Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.
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OptionalWrite Technical Reports skill
Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
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OptionalCustomise Software For Drive System skill
Adapt and customise software to the specific machine or application.
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