With new possibilities for robotics due to advances in the computer sciences, robotics engineering is growing rapidly. It is beneficial for work in an incredibly diverse range of industries that may include national defense, long-term care, education, manufacturing and entertainment.

The profession offers jobs for a wide range of temperaments. Visionary robotics engineers can work designing experimental mobile robots, with applications ranging from medical and military uses to designs aimed at creating vehicles capable of piloting themselves on other planets.

Robotics Engineering Employment Areas
• Laboratories
• Space Exploration
• Manufacturing Plants
• Mining and Organizations


Robotics Engineering Job Types
• Researcher
• Supervisor
• Robotics Technician
• Robotics Test Engineer
• Robotics System Engineer
• Senior Robotics Specialist
• Robotics Engineer
• Robotics Programmer, Support/Service Engineer
• Robotics Trainer
• Robotic Welding Engineer
• Robotics Installation Engineer
• Robot Operator
• Supervisor/Engineer - Robotic Programmer
• Production Engineer - (Robotic Welding)/Production/Automotive
• Delivery Head - Defence
• Sales & Marketing Engineer - Robotics
Things to do as a Robotics Engineer:

• Design ROBOTS
• Research work on robotics applications in various fields.
• Assist engineers in the design and application of robot systems
• Inspect electronic components involved in production of robot’
• Test robots for defects after manufacturer's assembly
• Install robots or robot systems where required
• Install robot safety systems
• Provide assistance to users, including fine robots
• Program robot for series of moves manually or by electronic instructions to a microprocessor or by setting up kinetic suits
• Modify computer-controlled motion of robots
• Trouble shoot to determine robot malfunctions, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Disassemble robots and/or peripheral equipment like circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, servomotors, servo valves, or automatic lubrication systems
• Reassemble robots
• Train other technicians to operate, program, repair, and service robots
• Keep records of test procedures and results, service schedules, repairs, etc