Details Report for:
17-2199.08 - Robotics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
Sample of reported job titles: Automation Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Factory Automations Engineer, Research Engineer, Robotic Systems Engineer
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — Computer-aided engineering CAE software; Gazebo; The MathWorks MATLAB
; The MathWorks Simulink (see all 10 examples)
- Application server software — Player
- Compiler and decompiler software — Compilers
- Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD
; Bentley MicroStation
; Dassault Systemes CATIA; Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
(see all 7 examples)
- Content workflow software — Atlassian JIRA
- Data base user interface and query software — Oracle software
; Structured query language SQL
- Development environment software — Microsoft .NET Framework
; Microsoft Visual Basic
; Microsoft Visual Studio
; National Instruments LabVIEW
(see all 9 examples)
- Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
- File versioning software — Concurrent Versions Systems; Git
; Version control software
- Graphical user interface development software — Graphical user interface GUI builder software
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Microsoft Visio
- Industrial control software — Human machine interface HMI software; Programmable logic controller PLC software; Rockwell RSLogix; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
(see all 10 examples)
- Object or component oriented development software — C++
; Microsoft Visual C#; Oracle Java
; Python
(see all 5 examples)
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Operating system software — Linux
; Microsoft Windows
; Real time operating system RTOS software; UNIX
(see all 6 examples)
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Program testing software — Debuggers; Profilers
- Project management software — Microsoft Project
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Video creation and editing software — Video digitizers
- Web platform development software — JavaScript
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Bar code reader equipment — Bar code readers
- Camera based vision systems for automated data collection — Vision systems
- Desktop computers
- Digital camcorders or video cameras — Digital video cameras
- Force or torque sensors — Torque meters
- Microcontrollers — Programmable logic controllers PLC
- Multimeters
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Oscilloscopes
- Scanners — Laser scanners
- Signal conditioners
- Signal generators — Function generators
- Soldering iron — Welding gun torches
- Sonars — Sonar rings
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
- Interpret design or operational test results.
- Program robotic equipment.
- Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
- Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
- Maintain operational records or records systems.
- Advise customers on the use of products or services.
- Design industrial equipment.
- Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
- Develop software or computer applications.
- Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
- Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
- Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
- Install production equipment or systems.
- Operate industrial equipment.
- Prepare operational reports.
- Design industrial processing systems.
- Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
- Document technical design details.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
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Associate's degree |
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
13-1081.01 | Logistics Engineers |
17-2072.00 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
17-2112.00 | Industrial Engineers ![]() |
17-2112.03 | Manufacturing Engineers ![]() |
17-2141.00 | Mechanical Engineers |
17-2161.00 | Nuclear Engineers |
17-2199.07 | Photonics Engineers |
17-3023.00 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
17-3024.01 | Robotics Technicians |
17-3026.00 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wage data for Engineers, All Other.
Employment data for Engineers, All Other.
Industry data for Engineers, All Other.
Median wages (2019) | $47.62 hourly, $99,040 annual |
State wages | |
Local wages | |
Employment (2019) | 170,100 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 10,300 |
State trends | |
Top industries (2019) | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (26% employed in this sector)
Manufacturing (24%)
Government (22%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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