Smart Manufacturing Technician - Occupations

Descriptions & Duties

Operates and monitors smart manufacturing systems including IoT-connected equipment, automated production lines and manufacturing execution systems. Identifies anomalies, performs system checks and escalates technical issues as required.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Trade Specific Competencies

Knowledge of smart manufacturing technologies, industrial automation systems, robotics, Industrial Internet of Things, manufacturing data analytics, Manufacturing Execution System, Enterprise Resource Planning system, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, production processes, and equipment maintenance.

Possesses competencies in operating and maintaining smart manufacturing systems, automation equipment, and robotics; monitoring and analysing production data; supporting Enterprise Resource Planning systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems, and Industrial IoT applications; troubleshooting technical issues; and implementing digital technologies to improve production efficiency, quality, and reliability.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

A Higher Diploma or Diploma in Smart Manufacturing, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Experience

Assistant Smart Manufacturing Technician (0-2 years)

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $18,000 - $22,000

Monthly Salary $22,000 - $30,000

Monthly Salary $30,000 - $40,000

Monthly Salary $40,000 - $60,000

Related Education & Training

Degree or above

Higher Diploma

Diploma

Work Environment

Typically work in smart factories, automated production facilities, manufacturing plants, testing laboratories, and control rooms. They collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and IT/OT teams to operate, maintain, and optimize smart manufacturing systems, automation equipment, robotics, and digital technologies to ensure efficient and reliable production operations.

Tools

Industrial robots, collaborative robots, sensors, cameras and machine vision systems, programmable logic controllers, robot programming and diagnostic software, artificial intelligence platforms, electronic testing instruments, and maintenance and calibration tools to support system installation, operation, testing, and maintenance activities.