COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS (COMPUTER SPECIALISTS OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - C (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1996
THE JOB 
Computer Programmers, working in robotics and automation create software programs for the computer that controls the system. The programmer must be familiar with manufacturing application programs that permit the integrated use of machines and robots in manufacturing. They may input test data into computers, correct errors, and write instructions to guide operating personnel during production runs. These programmers are experts on Local Area Networks (LAN) that link all the computers and computer controlled equipment on the factory floor and are increasingly involved in AI programming.
COMPENSATION
According to a number of California surveys the annual median salary for Computer Programmers ranges from $36,000 to $42,000.
REQUIREMENTS
JOB RELATED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
-- AI Programming;
-- Computer-aided software
-- Fourth generation computer
languages;
-- Local Area Network (LAN).
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
-- Bachelor or AA degree in computer science, information science,
information systems, mathematics or data processing preferred;
-- Substantial specialized experience.
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th ed. Rev. 1) Computer Programmer (prof. & kin.) 030.162-010 Programmer, Eng. & Scientific 030.162-018 OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) System Computer Programmers 251050
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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