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




