Robotics Engineers
Also called:
Associate Professor of Automation, Engineer, Automation Engineer, Plant Floor Automation Manager
see titles from the Navy.
Combat Systems - Robotics
What they do:
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
On the job, you would:
- Debug robotics programs.
- Provide technical support for robotic systems.
- Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
Engineering and Technology
- product and service development
- computers and electronics
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- physics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
- Persistence
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows
- Silicon Graphics IRIX
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD software
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks software
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bachelor's degree or associate's degree usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$92,030
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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