National Technician Role Library | Technician Careers, Skills & Workforce Pathways

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Production / Manufacturing Technician (Industrial Automation)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$55k–$70k

Production & Factory

Process Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$80k

Automation & Controls

Process Control Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Maintenance & Reliability

Predictive Maintenance Technician (condition-based, data-driven)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Maintenance & Reliability

Power Quality & Reliability Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Automation & Controls

PLC Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Automation & Controls

PLC / HMI Support Technician (operations-level)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$80k

Automation & Controls

PLC / Automation Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Industrial IT / OT

OT Systems Support Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Industrial IT / OT

OT Network Technician (plant-floor networking)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Automation & Controls

OT Cybersecurity Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$80k–$105k

Automation & Controls

Mobile Robotics Technician (AMRs / AGVs)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Maintenance & Reliability

Microgrid Operations Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Distribution & Logistics

Mechatronics Technician (Fulfillment)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Distribution & Logistics

Mechatronics Technician (Fulfillment / Automated Logistics)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Maintenance & Reliability

Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Maintenance & Reliability

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$75k

Industrial IT / OT

Manufacturing Systems Technician (MES-adjacent, hands-on)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

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Automation & Controls

Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Automation & Controls

Controls & Instrumentation Technician (hybrid electrical + digital)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Automation & Controls

Controls Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Production & Factory

Battery Manufacturing Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Production & Factory

CNC / Machining Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$80k

Automation & Controls

Automation Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Automation & Controls

Autonomous Systems Maintenance Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Automation & Controls

Autonomous Vehicle Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Production & Factory

Advanced Packaging Equipment Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Production / Automation

3D Printing Technician (Construction)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$80k

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Field Service

Defense Maintenance Specialist

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$95k

Field Service

Marine Systems Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$55k–$85k

Maintenance & Reliability

Diesel / Fleet Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$55k–$85k

Field Service

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$90k

Maintenance & Reliability

Electrical Technician / Maintenance Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$55k–$85k

Maintenance & Reliability

Biotech Equipment Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$50k–$85k

Engineering

Metrology Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$50k–$85k

Field Service

Wind Turbine Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$50k–$75k

Maintenance & Reliability

Water & Wastewater Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$55k–$70k

Field Service

UAS / UAV Maintenance Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Maintenance & Reliability

Carbon Capture Systems Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Field Service

Telecommunications Technician (Industrial)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$80k

Field Service

Systems Integration Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$75k–$95k

Field Service

Smart Equipment Service Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Field Service

Service Technician (Industrial Equipment)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$80k

Field Service / Maintenance

Robotics Field Service Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Field Service / Maintenance

Remote Diagnostics Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Maintenance & Reliability

Reliability Technician (hands-on, not engineering)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

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Industrial IT / OT

SCADA Support Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Industrial IT / OT

OT Systems Support Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Industrial IT / OT

OT Network Technician (plant-floor networking)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Industrial IT / OT

Manufacturing Systems Technician (MES-adjacent, hands-on)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Industrial IT / OT

Manufacturing Cybersecurity Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Industrial IT / OT

Industrial IoT (IIoT) Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Industrial IT / OT

Industrial IT Support Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Industrial IT / OT

Industrial Data Technician (sensor → dashboard)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Industrial IT / OT

IT Systems Support Technician (Enterprise)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$80k

Industrial IT / OT

Digital Twin Operations Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Industrial IT / OT

Data Center Technician (mid/senior level)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$85k

Industrial IT / OT

Data Center Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$85k

Industrial IT / OT

Connected Assets Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Industrial IT / OT

Computer Support / IT Systems Technician (enterprise level)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$80k

Industrial IT / OT

Computer Support / IT Systems Technician (Enterprise)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$80k

Industrial IT / OT

Computer Network Support Specialist

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

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Distribution & Logistics

Rigging / Crane Operator / Material Handling Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$50k–$80k

Distribution & Logistics

Cold Chain Systems Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$50k–$75k

Distribution & Logistics

Forklift System Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$55k–$80k

Distribution & Logistics

Warehouse Robotics Technician (automation specialty)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Distribution & Logistics

Warehouse Robotics Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Distribution & Logistics

Mechatronics Technician (Fulfillment)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Distribution & Logistics

Mechatronics Technician (Fulfillment / Automated Logistics)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Distribution & Logistics

Industrial Electrician (logistics/fulfillment)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Distribution & Logistics

Industrial Electrician (Logistics/Fulfillment)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Distribution & Logistics

Conveyor & Sortation Technician (industrial scale)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Distribution & Logistics

Conveyor & Sortation Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Distribution & Logistics

Controls Technician (Logistics)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Distribution & Logistics

Controls Technician (Logistics automation systems)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Distribution & Logistics

Automation Maintenance Technician (DC/FC)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Distribution & Logistics

Automation Maintenance Technician (DC/FC with robotics/conveyors)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

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Critical Infrastructure

Rail Systems Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$90k

Construction / Infrastructure

Pipefitter / Entry-Level Pipefitter

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$50k–$80k

Critical Infrastructure

Distribution System Operator Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$90k–$130k

Critical Infrastructure

Power Plant Operator Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$75k–$110k

Construction / Trade

Solar System Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$45k–$65k

Construction / Infrastructure

Surveying Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$55k–$70k

Construction / Infrastructure

Smart Building / BMS Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Construction / Infrastructure

Instrumentation Technician (Construction)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$75k–$95k

Construction / Infrastructure

Industrial Electrician (Construction)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$90k

Construction / Infrastructure

Heavy Equipment Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Construction / Infrastructure

Heavy Equipment Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Construction / Infrastructure

EV Infrastructure Technician (charging + controls)

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Critical Infrastructure

Data Center Critical Systems Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$70k–$95k

Critical Infrastructure

Cleanroom Systems Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$65k–$85k

Construction / Infrastructure

Civil Engineering Technologist/Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$75k

Construction / Infrastructure

Civil Engineering Technician

Design and maintain complex environmental controls for industrial and residential campuses. Focus on energy efficiency and smart-grid integration.

Median Wage Salary

$60k–$75k