Robotics Engineer
Design and develop robotics systems that bring modern industry into the future.
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- What's it like to be a Robotics Engineer?
- How to become a Robotics Engineer
- Robotics Engineer courses
- Latest Robotics Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Robotics Engineers
- Robotics Engineer role reviews
What's it like to be a Robotics Engineer?
Robotics Engineers design and build robots and robotic systems. They develop robots and systems that increase the efficiency, output and safety of a variety of tasks, often in a manufacturing or production setting.
Tasks and duties
- Designing, building and testing robotics prototypes including mechanical parts, electronic circuitry and software programming.
- Reviewing mechanical processes and identifying opportunities for automation.
- Configuring, testing and troubleshooting robotics programming systems.
- Planning and building robotics systems in line with cost, safety and efficiency targets.
- Developing proposals and reports to present to clients and stakeholders.
Robotics Engineers have skills and knowledge in mechanical engineering, electronics and software programming. They work in laboratories and production facilities for companies in the manufacturing, mining, aviation, defence and automotive industries.
How to become a Robotics Engineer
To become a Robotics Engineer, you are usually required to complete a relevant bachelor degree in engineering. Joining a professional association can improve your employability and provide opportunities for continuous upskilling.
- Complete a relevant degree such as a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours). This usually takes four years of full-time study. Depending on the units you select, other disciplines of engineering may also be suitable.
- Consider advancing your skills with a postgraduate degree such as a Master of Engineering (Mechatronic). This usually takes two years of full-time study.
- Seek placement opportunities while studying to gain practical experience.
- Apply to join professional associations such as Engineers Australia, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the National Engineers Register (NER). Joining these associations can help you grow your network and prepare you for senior roles. Registration with the NER requires continuing professional development (CPD).
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Latest Robotics Engineer reviews
Feb 2024
Reviewer's Qualification
Master of Engineering
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
I'm self-employed
Specialisation
Engineering
The good things
Robotics engineering combines mechanics, electronics, mathematics and software disciplines. It also involves working in a team with specialists in those fields.
Robotics is a growing industry, curren...
The challenges
The success of a robotics system depends on so may factors, requiring painstaking attention and checking.
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