Collaborative Automation: Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy solutions to automate manufacturing processes.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes the concepts, features, and benefits of collaborative automation.
• Discusses key considerations and issues in collaborative automation.
• Highlights the difference between collaborative robots and traditional robots.
• Lists applications of collaborative automation such as material handling, product inspection, etc.
Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes functional areas in a manufacturing facility.
• Describes the roles and responsibilities of manufacturing areas and staff.
• Identifies major phases and activities associated with a manufacturing cycle.
• Obtains and interprets high-level manufacturing flow and documentation.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.