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Robotics Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Tasks Include:

  • Debug robotics programs.
  • Provide technical support for robotic systems.
  • Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
  • Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.
  • Supervise, technologists, technicians, or other engineers.
  • Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
  • Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
  • Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
  • Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
  • Design automated robotic systems to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations, such as automated ribonucleic acid (RNA) analysis or sorting, moving, or stacking production materials.
  • Make system device lists or event timing charts.
  • Document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.
  • Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.
  • Analyze and evaluate robotic systems or prototypes.
  • Design end-of-arm tooling.
  • Build, configure, and test robots.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

 

Projections Quick View:



Virginia: +15.9%

National: + 6.6%

 

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)


Average Earnings:

 

National

$91,770.00

State

$102,720.00

Regional


 

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