Is being a robotics technician a good fit for you?

Builds, installs, tests and fixes robots and automated production lines.

What the work involves

Repairs robots and nearby equipment, such as replacing faulty circuit boards and sensors.
Finds and fixes faults in robot systems using knowledge of electronics and mechanics.
Keeps service records for robots and automated production systems.
Installs, programs or repairs robot controllers, robot tools and conveyors.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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