COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS (COMPUTER SPECIALISTS OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - C (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1996
THE JOB 
In the robotics/automation field Computer Systems Analysts, also known as Computer Scientists, work with engineers and other experts to determine how computers can be used to meet specific needs. They must fully understand the work goals and the capabilities of both the computer control system and all equipment that will be computer controlled. These analysts may specialize in AI, expert, or knowledge-based systems, robotics systems, simulation software, machine vision, advanced robot control or digital control of manufacturing processes.
COMPENSATION
According to a number of California surveys the annual median salary for Systems Analysts ranges from $31,900 to $50,000.
REQUIREMENTS
JOB RELATED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
-- AI Technology;
-- Computer Simulation;
-- Database management;
-- Local area networks (LAN); and Wide area networks (WAN);engineering.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
-- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, information
systems, engineering, or a related major;
-- Graduate degree often required for more complex work.
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, Fourth ed.,Rev. 1); Systems Analyst, Electronic Data Proc. 012.167.066 OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) System Systems Analysts-Electronic Data Processing 251020
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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