Technicians will often be asked these tasks:

• Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
• Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Most strategists should excel at:

• Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

• Supervising technologists, technicians, or other engineers.
• Integrating robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
• Providing technical assistance for robotic systems.
• Reviewing or approving designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
• Making system device lists or event timing charts.
• Documenting robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.
• Writing algorithms or programming codes for ad hoc robotic applications.
• Creating backups of robot programs or parameters.
• Processing or interpreting signals or sensor data.
• Planning mobile robot paths and teaching path plans to robots.
• Investigating mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
• Installing, calibrating, operating, or maintaining robots.
• Debug robotics programs.
• Designing end of arm tooling.
• Conducting researching on robotic technology for creating new robotic systems or system capabilities.
• Automating assays on laboratory robotics.