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Job Title - Mobile Robotics Technician

Description

Assemble, set-up, manage and maintain mechanical systems within a mobile robot as well as install, operate and trouble shoot mobile control systems.

Typical Job Activities

Solves logic problems
Carries out mobile robot system design
Assembles a mobile robot according to manufacturer’s documentation
Designs a mobile robot control program
Connects a mobile robot to its control system
Commissions a mobile robot to carry out its correct function to solve a series of practical operational problems
Interprets hard copy and/or electronic forms of manufacturer’s technical documents

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Educational Requirements

2-year robotics technology degree program
1-2 Years training both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers

Compulsory subjects: Mathematics and Technology
Recommended subjects: None

Many operators have a Grade 8 Certificate or lower qualification. Some employers, however, give preference to persons with a higher educational qualification, especially when the degree of difficulty of the work is high.

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Reliability - machines and materials are very expensive and negligence could lead to great losses
Be able to tolerate repetition and produce the same standard of finished article each time
Need good vision to detect any faults
Be observant to immediately notice malfunctions
Manual skills
Good eye-hand co-ordination
Good health to be able to stand all day
Reading, writing and mathematical ability

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Employment Opportunities

High

Market Competitiveness

Low

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Opportunities

Moderate

International Employment Market Opportunities

Low

Possible Employers

Big private companies
Medium or small Companies
Own small business: Entrepreneurial opportunities in this field
Self-employed: Contractor, consultant, own practice, freelance

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Relevant Contact Details

RobMech 2014
www.robmech.co.za

Robotics SA
www.roboticssa.co.za

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
www.csir.co.za

South African National Space Agency
www.sansa.org.za

Working conditions

Regular working hours
Working environment well-lit and ventilated
Work can be very repetitive
Work can be physically demanding
Working conditions may be unfavourable

Career Progress and Path

Further Studies in the specific career field
Further studies in related fields
Experience in specific field
Work performance
Experience in related fields
General management studies

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field
Management positions in related fields
General business management
Executive positions
Consultant/ contractor/ own practice/ freelance
Own business
Researcher/lecturer with colleges or engineering organizations

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

A job in private companies
To start my own business
A stable job
To become a manager
To work with my hands
To design things
To work with technology
To learn new things
To make money
To work locally
To focus on a specific field
To apply my special skills
To work on my own
To work fixed hours
To solve problems