Robotics Engineers
Architecture and Engineering
Day to day, the job is a mix of design and hands-on testing. Designs, calculations, and cost estimates get a close look, then robots are built or configured and their programs are debugged. Much of the work is reading sensor data, designing the tooling at the end of a robot arm, and laying out systems for vision, sensing, or vehicle control. Program backups have to be kept, and others need help when a system fails or needs setup. It suits people who like tracing problems through hardware and software and making careful technical decisions.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$122'930
Median Wage Market Position
$122'930
What you might do
- Develop robotic systems, sensors, and vision platforms
- Build and test robots or robotic applications
- Interpret signals and sensor data
- Debug programs that control the robots
- Design tooling that attaches to robot arms
- Provide technical support for robotic systems
Skills that matter
- Building and testing robotic applications
- Debugging robot programs and parameters
- Interpreting sensor and signal data
- Designing end-of-arm tooling
- Reviewing robot designs and cost estimates
- Supporting robotic systems in use
AI & the future of this role
Path planning, CAD iteration, and software debugging may take on more AI help. Commissioning robots in messy environments still hinges on mechanical integration, safety judgment, and in-person troubleshooting when hardware meets real-world conditions.
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