Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Robotics engineers design, develop, build, and program robots and robotic devices, including peripheral equipment and computer software used to control robots. They work closely with other engineers and robotics technicians in designing, testing, operating, and maintaining rots and robotic devices.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Scientific
Technical
Career Ladder
Team Leader, or Project Manager, or Chief Engineer, or Professor
Experienced Robotics Engineer
Junior Robotics Engineer
Robotics Technician
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