Robotics Engineers

What the job really is

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

At a glance

• Sector: Architecture & Engineering
• O*NET-SOC code: 17-2199
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.
• 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.
• Design robotic systems, such as automatic vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision, or telematics systems.
• Supervise technologists, technicians, or other engineers.
• Design software to control robotic systems for applications, such as military defense or manufacturing.
• Conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic systems or system capabilities.

Tools and technology

Amazon Web Services AWS software, Atlassian JIRA, Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, C, C#, C++, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks, Git, JavaScript, Linux, Microsoft .NET Framework

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Mechatronics Engineers
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
• Microsystems Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Computer Hardware Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Automotive Engineers
• Aerospace Engineers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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