ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - A (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Electrical and Electronics Engineers design, develop and produce electrical and electronic equipment. Electrical and Electronics Engineers working with robotics and automated systems are responsible for research and development, as well as the design, testing, and operation of robotics and associated equipment - including CAD/CAM control systems. They must have skills in robotic programming languages, robotic architecture and operating systems, and software interfaces. They may also specialize in integrated circuit theory, automation control, lasers, microelectronics, sensors, power systems, radio frequency, solid state materials, and in superconductor materials.sing for manufacturing inspection systems and robot navigation systems.
COMPENSATION
According to a number of California surveys the annual median salary for Electrical and Electronics Engineers ranges from $36,000 to $60,000.
REQUIREMENTS
RELATED JOB SKILLS
Knowledge of
-- AI
-- CAD/CAM
-- Machine vision
-- Sensors
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
-- BS in electrical and electronics engineering
-- Advanced degree for research, development, teaching, management and
many areas of design
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th ed., Rev. 1) Electrical Engineer 003.061-010 Electronics Engineer 003.061-030 OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) System Electrical and Electronics Engineers 221260
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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