About This Career Path
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
A Day In The Life
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Salary Breakdown
Robotics Engineers
Average
$117,480
ANNUAL
$56.48
HOURLY
Entry Level
$60,750
ANNUAL
$29.21
HOURLY
Mid Level
$101,120
ANNUAL
$48.61
HOURLY
Expert Level
$195,640
ANNUAL
$94.06
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Robotics Engineers
Supporting Programs
Robotics Engineers
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
Estrella Mountain Community College
Associate's Degree
In Person
Grand Canyon University
Associate's Degree
In Person
University of Arizona
Doctoral or professional degree
In Person
Arizona State University
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Arizona State University
Doctoral or professional degree
In Person
Arizona State University
Master's Degree
In Person
Arizona State University
Master's Degree
In Person
Arizona State University
Master's Degree
In Person
Arizona State University
Master's Degree
In Person
ASU
Master's Degree
In Person
Arizona State University
Master's Degree
In Person
Arizona State University
Master's Degree
In Person
Top Expected Tasks
Robotics Engineers
01
Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
02
Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
03
Debug robotics programs.
04
Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.
05
Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
06
Provide technical support for robotic systems.
07
Design end-of-arm tooling.
08
Design robotic systems, such as automatic vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision, or telematics systems.
09
Supervise technologists, technicians, or other engineers.
10
Design software to control robotic systems for applications, such as military defense or manufacturing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Robotics Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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