Robotics Engineering Overview

Vocabulary and key facts regarding the career, education, and tools of a Robotics Engineer.

Robotics Engineer

A robotics engineer is someone who designs, builds, and programs robots. They combine electrical engineering with mechanical engineering to create machines that can perform tasks automatically. 

Common daily tasks (Robotics)

• Designing robotic systems and components

• Creating 3D models and prototypes

• Programming robots to perform specific tasks

• Testing and troubleshooting robotic systems

Robotics Projects

• Warehouse robots that move products

• Surgical robots that are used by surgeons for complex situations

• Autonomous systems and drones

CAD and CAM (in Robotics Engineering)

Robotics Engineers use CAD to create 3D models of robot parts, design frames, gears, wheels, and etc. They also use CAM to manufacture robot components and produce precise parts from CAD designs.

Specific CAD applications they might use in the profession

Specific CAD applications they might use are Autodesk, Revit, and Fusion 360.

Education/training for Robotics Engineering

You need a Bachelor’s degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or computer engineering and CAD software experience.

Average Max and Min Salary 

Ave minimum Salary is - $65,000 per year 

Ave maximum Salary is - $150,000-$180,000+ per year

Projected job growth

Robotics Engineering careers are expected to grow faster due to new technologies with a 9% increase over the next decade

What features or functions of the CAD software they might use

• 3D modeling 

• Sketches 

• Dimensioning 

• Measurement Tools 

• Timelines

What did you learn about this job that surprised you or that you did not know when you picked it?

I was surprised that robotic engineers needed skills from multiple fields and a large amount of work is done through CAD softwares before a robot is ever built.

Would you consider pursuing a career like this in the future? Why or why not?

Yes, I would consider pursuing this career because I enjoy technology and problem solving. Robotics engineering allows people to create their imaginations come to life.