Robotics Engineers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,750 - 155,650; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Robotics Engineer to design and develop robotic systems and software, conduct research, and build various robotic applications. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in related engineering fields and 2-5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate should possess strong critical thinking, complex problem-solving skills, and proficiency in tools such as Python, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Microsoft Excel. The position offers opportunities in high-demand industries including manufacturing and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science required.
• 2-5 years of experience in robotics or related engineering roles needed.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop robotic applications.
• Design software to control robotic systems.
• Build and test robots or robotic applications.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Monitoring

Systems Analysis

Reading Comprehension

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Autodesk AutoCAD

Python

JavaScript

Git

Job description

Robotics Engineer

What is a Robotics Engineer?

Position Description: Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

What Do Robotics Engineers Do On a Daily Basis?

• Design robotic systems, such as automatic vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision, or telematics systems.
• Design software to control robotic systems for applications, such as military defense or manufacturing.
• Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.
• Design end‑of‑arm tooling.
• Write algorithms or programming code for ad hoc robotic applications.
• Conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic systems or system capabilities.

Skills & Competencies

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Related Job Titles

• Robotics Systems Engineer
• Robotics Application Engineer
• Robotics Engineer
• Automation EngineerFactory Automations Engineer

Job Demand for Robotics Engineers

There were about 132,500 jobs for Robotics Engineer in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 8,500 new jobs for Robotics Engineer by 2026. There will be an estimated 9,500 positions for Robotics Engineer per year.

States with High Demand

• Nevada, Utah, and North Dakota
• Alaska, Minnesota, or Vermont have the worst job growth.

Average Salary

Robotics Engineers make between $50,750 and $155,650 a year.

Salary by State

• Alabama $115,710
• Alaska $114,040
• Arizona $94,450
• Arkansas $71,510
• California $107,700
• Colorado $111,610
• Connecticut $100,230
• District of Columbia $132,530
• Florida $82,970
• Georgia $93,580
• Hawaii $96,940
• Idaho $110,270
• Illinois $87,220
• Indiana $73,340
• Iowa $78,230
• Kansas $82,060
• Kentucky $79,690
• Louisiana $90,580
• Maine $85,800
• Maryland $118,420
• Massachusetts $109,220
• Michigan $90,420
• Minnesota $101,620
• Mississippi $79,630
• Missouri $86,850
• Montana $79,590
• Nebraska $82,760
• Nevada $94,950
• New Hampshire $99,070
• New Jersey $114,990
• New Mexico $114,790
• New York $95,270
• North Carolina $83,900
• North Dakota $83,270
• Ohio $93,370
• Oklahoma $83,080
• Oregon $90,720
• Pennsylvania $96,550
• Rhode Island $95,790
• South Carolina $100,750
• South Dakota $84,320
• Tennessee $82,030
• Texas $113,370
• Utah $89,810
• Vermont $81,960
• Virginia $118,390
• Washington $104,890
• West Virginia $91,420
• Wisconsin $86,600
• Wyoming $97,040

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• JavaScript
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Git
• Microsoft Outlook
• Python
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft Visio
• Structured query language (SQL)
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Linux
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• UNIX
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• C
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software

Career Path

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field. Work experience: 2‑5 years in robotics or related engineering roles.

Industries

Robotics Engineers work in various industries such as manufacturing, defense, aerospace, healthcare, research and development, and logistics.