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Robotics Engineers - 17-2199.08

O*NET-SOC Description

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Automation Engineer
Autonomous Vehicle Design Engineer
Design Engineer

Factory Automations Engineer
Research Engineer
Robotic Systems Engineer

SOC Occupation Groups

17-0000	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2000	Engineers
17-2190	Miscellaneous Engineers
17-2199.00	Engineers, All Other
17-2199.08	Robotics Engineers

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17-2011.00	Aerospace Engineers
17-2061.00	Computer Hardware Engineers
17-2071.00	Electrical Engineers
17-2072.00	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
17-2112.03	Manufacturing Engineers
17-2141.00	Mechanical Engineers
17-2141.02	Automotive Engineers
17-2199.05	Mechatronics Engineers
17-2199.06	Microsystems Engineers

Tasks

Automate assays on laboratory robotics.
Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.
Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of robotic mechanisms, components, or systems, such as planetary rovers, multiple mobile robots, reconfigurable robots, or man-machine interactions.
Conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic systems or system capabilities.
Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
Debug robotics programs.
Design automated robotic systems to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations, such as automated ribonucleic acid (RNA) analysis or sorting, moving, or stacking production materials.
Design end-of-arm tooling.
Design or program robotics systems for environmental clean-up applications to minimize human exposure to toxic or hazardous materials or to improve the quality or speed of clean-up operations.
Design robotic systems, such as automatic vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision, or telematics systems.
Design robotics applications for manufacturers of green products, such as wind turbines or solar panels, to increase production time, eliminate waste, or reduce costs.
Design software to control robotic systems for applications, such as military defense or manufacturing.
Document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.
Evaluate robotic systems or prototypes.
Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.
Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
Make system device lists or event timing charts.
Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.
Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
Provide technical support for robotic systems.
Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
Supervise technologists, technicians, or other engineers.
Write algorithms or programming code for ad hoc robotic applications.

Detailed Work Activities

Advise customers on the use of products or services.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
Design industrial equipment.
Design industrial processing systems.
Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
Develop software or computer applications.
Document technical design details.
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
Install production equipment or systems.
Interpret design or operational test results.
Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
Maintain operational records or records systems.
Operate industrial equipment.
Prepare operational reports.
Program robotic equipment.
Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Combat Systems - Robotics (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Aeronautical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Astronautical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Computer Systems (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Electrical/Electronic (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Developmental Engineer, Flight Test (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Mechanical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Project (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Systems/Industrial/Human Factors (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Controls Designer

Mechanical Engineer