Robotics Career Paths
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Robotics Technician
Looking to start your career in robotics in the manufacturing industry? The Robotics Technician is an entry-level role that focuses on the day-to-day maintenance of robots on the manufacturing floor.
Robotics Specialist
Robotics Specialists are the subject matter experts on robotic systems on the manufacturing floor and are responsible for proposing upgrades to the systems that can increase productivity. This position requires more robotics training than the Robotics Technician role.
Robotics Integrator
The Robotics Integrator is the subject matter expert on automation and robotics. The Integrator understands how applying robots and automation to the manufacturing floor benefits their operations and will evaluate, design, and implement plans for areas ripe for automation. Of the three positions, the Robotics Integrator requires the highest level of robotics training and experience.
Levels of Competencies
Competency Building Blocks
The ARM Competency Building Blocks have been vetted by industry and were designed in partnership with ARM’s 250+ member organizations that span industry, government, economic development organizations, and academia, including community colleges, universities, trade schools, and other training organizations. The Building Blocks outline the robotics skills needed for a career in Industry 4.0 and illustrate how workers can build off existing skills. Through these building blocks, ARM has defined three primary jobs in robotics in manufacturing: Robotics Technician, Robotics Specialist, and Robotics Integrator. Each position has a critical role in manufacturing with complementary, but distinct skills and training requirements.
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