Job Roles In Robotics
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Robotics is a multidisciplinary field offering a diverse range of career opportunities for individuals with varied skill sets. From designing and building robots to developing the AI that powers them and bringing these innovations to market, there's a role for many talents. This guide provides an overview of common career paths in robotics, their typical scope and industries, along with salary expectations in both the US and India, reflecting ground realities in each market.
This table reflects average salary data observed in the United States.
Robotics Engineer
Design, build, test, and maintain robotic systems and frameworks.
Manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, defense, research.
Robotics Technician
Assembly, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of robots.
Manufacturing, logistics, automation services.
Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)
Structural design, mechanism design, thermal and mechanical analysis for robots.
Manufacturing, automotive, robotics R&D, aerospace.
Software Engineer (Robotics)
Develop software and algorithms that control robotic behavior, perception, navigation, AI integration.
Tech companies, automation, AI/ML startups, research, robotics firms.
Hardware Engineer (Robotics)
Design and test robot hardware: PCBs, processors, sensors, controllers, embedded systems.
Embedded systems, electronics, robotics labs, IoT, tech (e.g., Amazon).
Machine Learning / AI Engineer (Robotics)
Develop algorithms for robot autonomy, perception (computer vision), decision-making, learning.
Defense, autonomous vehicles, research, AI startups, tech.
Automation Engineer
Design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery, often integrating robotic solutions.
Automotive, packaging, electronics, food & beverage, pharma.
Design Engineer (Robotics)
Visual/functional design, CAD modeling, simulation, HRI aspects, ergonomics.
Industrial design, consumer robotics, R&D.
Sales Engineer (Robotics)
Technical sales, client bridging, product demos, solution consulting for robotic systems.
B2B robotics companies, automation vendors, tech distributors.
Aerospace Engineer (Robotics/UAV)
Design UAVs, drones, robotic systems for aircraft/spacecraft, satellite robotics.
Aerospace, defense, space exploration, drone manufacturers.
Computer Scientist (Robotics Research)
Develop core algorithms for perception, planning, control, data processing, real-time computing.
Research institutions, AI firms, autonomous technology R&D.
US Salary Sources: Built In , Indeed , Payscale , Salary.com , 6figr , Levels.fyi , DataCamp . General figures are used when robotics-specific is an average of broader roles.
This table reflects salary data observed in India, highlighting the typical ranges and averages based on local market conditions.
Robotics Engineer
Design, build, test, and maintain robotic systems and frameworks.
Manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, defense, research.
Robotics Technician
Assembly, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of robots.
Manufacturing, logistics, automation services.
Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)
Structural design, mechanism design, thermal and mechanical analysis for robots.
Manufacturing, automotive, robotics R&D, aerospace.
Software Engineer (Robotics)
Develop software and algorithms that control robotic behavior, perception, navigation, AI integration.
Tech companies, automation, AI/ML startups, research, robotics firms.
Hardware Engineer (Robotics)
Design and test robot hardware: PCBs, processors, sensors, controllers, embedded systems.
Embedded systems, electronics, robotics labs, IoT, tech.
Machine Learning / AI Engineer (Robotics)
Develop algorithms for robot autonomy, perception (computer vision), decision-making, learning.
Defense, autonomous vehicles, research, AI startups, tech.
Automation Engineer
Design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery, often integrating robotic solutions.
Automotive, packaging, electronics, food & beverage, pharma.
Design Engineer (Robotics)
Visual/functional design, CAD modeling, simulation, HRI aspects, ergonomics.
Industrial design, consumer robotics, R&D.
Sales Engineer (Robotics)
Technical sales, client bridging, product demos, solution consulting for robotic systems.
B2B robotics companies, automation vendors, tech distributors.
Aerospace Engineer (Robotics/UAV)
Design UAVs, drones, robotic systems for aircraft/spacecraft, satellite robotics.
Aerospace, defense, space exploration, drone manufacturers.
Computer Scientist (Robotics Research)
Develop core algorithms for perception, planning, control, data processing, real-time computing.
Research institutions, AI firms, autonomous technology R&D.
India Salary Sources: 6figr , WorldSalaries , Shiksha , Upgrad , Indeed , Payscale , TimesPro . Data from various sources can show different averages due to methodology and sample size.