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Robotics Engineers

Also known as: Automation Engineer, Automation Engineering Manager, Autonomous Vehicle Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Engineering Manager, Engineering Vice President, Factory Automations Engineer, Research Engineer, Robotic Systems Engineer, Robotics and Systems Lead

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Post-Secondary Certificate3%
Associate's Degree17%
Bachelor's Degree50%
Master's Degree7%
Doctoral/Professional Degree17%
Level 117%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None3%
Up to 1 month3%
3-6 months10%
6 months - 1 year7%
1-2 years7%
2-4 years33%
4-6 years27%
6-8 years3%
8-10 years7%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None3%
Up to 1 month13%
1-3 months27%
3-6 months13%
6 months - 1 year13%
1-2 years10%
2-4 years13%
4-6 years7%

How AI Impacts Each Task

24 tasks analyzed

Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.

Risk: 49.0%AI: 55Time: 5%

Process or interpret signals or sensor data.

Risk: 59.0%AI: 80Time: 5%

Debug robotics programs.

Risk: 59.0%AI: 80Time: 6%

Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.

Risk: 11.0%AI: 5Time: 6%

Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.

Risk: 85.2%AI: 90Time: 2%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailPersistenceAchievement/EffortInitiativeIntegrityInnovationDependabilityCooperationAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceSelf Control

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$117,750

per year

Mean Wage

$121,720

per year

Employment

151K

workers

Wage Range

$62,840 - $183,510

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$62,840Median: $117,750$183,510
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