ROBOTICS ENGINEERS (ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - A (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Robotics Engineer is a title often given to a manufacturing, mechanical or electronics engineer who specializes in robotics and automated engineering. However, as more engineers graduate from universities which have specialized robotics classes, this title is becoming more commonly used for engineers whose focus is on robotics. They serve as team leaders designing new robots and automated systems. Robotics Engineers also research, design, and develop additional applications including robot manipulators, intelligent vehicle highway systems, robotics in space, and robotic aids for the handicapped. Those in control theory are involved in the emerging technology "mechatronics," which refers to electromechanical and machine-information integration.
COMPENSATION
Wage information for this specialty is not available. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reported engineering graduates with a bachelor's degree could expect a starting salary of about $34,000. Graduates with a master's degree average about $39,200, and those with a Ph.D., $54,400.
REQUIREMENTS
RELATED JOB SKILLS
Knowledge of:
-- AI
-- Controller design
-- Image processing
-- Machine vision
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
-- BS in engineering with course work emphasizing robotics and automated
processing
-- Advanced degree for research and development, systems design, teaching
and management positions
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
Not available.
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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