As an Automation Engineering Technician, you will need to master following:

• assemble mechatronic units
• assemble sensors
• circuit diagrams
• install automation components
• install mechatronic equipment
• maintain robotic equipment
• mechanical engineering
• test mechatronic units

More generally, an automation engineering technician is also versed in:

• adjust engineering designs
• align components
• assemble machines
• assist scientific research
• automation technology
• computer engineering
• control engineering
• design drawings
• electrical engineering
• fasten components
• inspect quality of products
• liaise with engineers
• mechatronics
• microprocessors
• monitor automated machines
• perform test run
• prepare production prototypes
• quality standards
• read engineering drawings
• record test data
• robotic components
• robotics
• set up machine controls
• test sensors

It also helps to know the following:

• follow standards for machinery safety
• guidance, navigation and control
• maintain control systems for automated equipment
• CAD software
• CAE software
• apply technical communication skills
• assemble hardware components
• customise software for drive system
• firmware
• follow work schedule
• install software
• integrate new products in manufacturing
• keep records of work progress
• marine technology
• program a CNC controller
• program firmware
• programmable logic controller
• replace machines
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• sensors
• set up automotive robot
• use CAM software
• write technical reports