Career Overview
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
Also Known As
- Automation Engineer
- Autonomous Vehicle Design Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Factory Automations Engineer
Alternate Job Titles
- Algorithm Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Autonomous Vehicle Design Engineer
- Autonomy Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Factory Automations Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Research Engineer
- Robot Operator
- Robotic Process Automation Analyst
- Robotic Systems Engineer
- Robotics Application Engineer
- Robotics Controls Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
What You'll Do
In this role, your typical responsibilities include:
- Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
- Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
- Debug robotics programs.
- Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.
- Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
- Provide technical support for robotic systems.
- Design end-of-arm tooling.
Knowledge You'll Use
You'll need solid knowledge in these areas:
- Engineering and Technology
- Design
- Computers and Electronics
- Mechanical
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Physics
- Production and Processing
Essential Skills
Success in this career requires strong skills in:
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Systems Analysis
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
Key Abilities
This career requires key abilities in:
- Problem Sensitivity
- Oral Comprehension
- Information Ordering
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Visualization
- Near Vision
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Category Flexibility
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Attention to Detail
- Innovation
- Dependability
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Cautiousness
What Matters in This Career
This career tends to satisfy these work values:
- Working Conditions
- Independence
- Achievement
- Recognition
- Support
Education & Preparation
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
Related Work Experience Needed: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Education Details: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Experience Required: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Atlassian JIRA
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Bentley MicroStation
- C
- C#
- C++
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Git
- JavaScript
Tools & Equipment
- Bar code readers
- Desktop computers
- Digital video cameras
- Function generators
- Laptop computers
- Laser scanners
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Programmable logic controllers PLC
- Signal conditioners
- Sonar rings
- Torque meters
- Vision systems
- Welding gun torches
Work Environment
- Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Telephone Conversations
- Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
Salary & Job Market
Wages reported for the broader Engineers, All Other occupational group (BLS 2024), which includes Robotics Engineers.
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $62,840 |
| Median | $117,750 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $183,510 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 150,750
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If you're interested in this career, you might also consider:
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.