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Robotics Engineer / Technician
Role & responsibilities
Designs mechanical and control components, programs and tunes robots, conducts tests and troubleshooting, and ensures safe integration in environments.
Key strengths
- Technical skills32% (Job)
- Problem solving20% (Job)
- Analytical thinking18% (Job)
- Attention to detail12% (Job)
- Creativity10% (Job)
- Teamwork8% (Job)
What this means for you
- Technical skills – Builds reliable control loops and hardware interfaces.
- Creativity – Prototypes novel approaches to perception and motion.
- Teamwork – Pairs with mechanical and software peers to integrate systems.
Typical tasks
- Design and build robotic systems or automation cells
- Integrate sensors, controls, and software for reliable operation
- Test, troubleshoot, and refine robots for production use
Daily work
- Starts with stand-ups to align on robot tasks and blockers
- Runs bench and field tests, logging performance data
- Designs or tunes control algorithms and sensor integrations
Education & entry routes
Helpful but not mandatory
- Safety or standards training
- Robot programming certifications
Alternative pathways
- Mechatronics Specialist
- Automation Engineer
- Robotics Technician Trainer
Work environment
- Team size
- Works with engineering and automation teams
- Typical employers
- Manufacturing plants, robotics firms, research labs
- People contact
- Collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software peers
- Stress level
- Moderate with intensity during commissioning
- Working hours
- Lab and factory floor work with project-based timelines
Entry & progression
Common entry roles
- Robotics Intern
- Automation Technician
Next career steps
- Robotics Lead
- Senior Robotics Engineer