Robotics Engineers Go Back to List Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Content workflow software

Tasks
	Supervise, technologists, technicians, or other engineers.
	Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
	Provide technical support for robotic systems.
	Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
	Make system device lists or event timing charts.
	Document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.
	Write algorithms or programming code for ad hoc robotic applications.
	Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
	Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
	Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Knowledge
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $122,594.00 $58.94  $39.60  $46.98 - $67.16  Bridgeport/Stamford $137,409.00 $66.07  $49.40  $53.73 - $77.46  Danbury $92,461.00 $44.45  $29.90  $30.27 - $50.83  Hartford $117,516.00 $56.50  $39.76  $46.19 - $64.04  New Haven $117,433.00 $56.46  $35.78  $39.22 - $65.34  New London/Norwich $133,525.00 $64.19  $49.39  $55.71 - $71.26  Waterbury $90,751.00 $43.63  $25.80  $30.97 - $54.32  Torrington $90,287.00 $43.40  $29.44  $34.64 - $49.37

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   181   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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