What Do Robotics Engineers Do (including Their Typical Day At Work)

Job Description

Robotics Engineers research, design, develop, or test robotic applications. They also review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.

Other tasks include:

• Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
• Debug robotics programs.
• Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.
• Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
• Provide technical support for robotic systems.
• Design end-of-arm tooling.

We asked Robotics Engineers how satisfied they are with their job. Here is what they said.

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70% of them said they were satisfied with their job and 60% said they find that their job makes the world a better place or helps to make someone else’s life better.

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Typical Day At Work

On a daily basis, Robotics Engineers supervise technologists, technicians, or other engineers. They review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.

A typical day for a Robotics Engineer will also include:

• Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.
• Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
• Provide technical support for robotic systems.
• Debug robotics programs.
• Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.

We asked some Robotics Engineers a few questions to find out what else does their work day look like. Here is what we found.

	Do you have telephone conversations everyday in this job?	60% said yes
	How important is it to work in a team in this job?	40% said very important
	Do you have group discussions everyday in this job?	55% said yes
	Do you talk or work with customers everyday in this job?	15% said yes
	Do you have to deal with angry customers everyday in this job?	0% said yes
	Do you have to make decisions everyday in this job?	25% said yes

Other responsibilities

Besides their typical day, Robotics Engineers also make system device lists or event timing charts. They may also document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.

On a weekly to monthly basis, Robotics Engineers Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots. They might also Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.

In addition, they Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of robotic mechanisms, components, or systems, such as planetary rovers, multiple mobile robots, reconfigurable robots, or man-machine interactions.

Although specific duties may vary, many of them Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.

To some Robotics Engineers, it is also their responsibility to Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.

Working life

More than 40 hours per week

Regular schedule like a 9 to 5

In a typical work week as a Robotics Engineer, you can expect to work more than 40 hours per week.

Is this right for me

People who are suitable for this job tends to like working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. They like searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally..

They also like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

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