- knowledge of engineering science and technology
- knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
- maths knowledge
- design skills and knowledge
- excellent verbal communication skills
- the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
- thinking and reasoning skills
- complex problem-solving skills
- the ability to read English
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Your exact duties will depend on what part of a project you work on but may include:
- understanding what customers want to automate
- designing processes and parts using computer aided design
- building and testing prototypes
- analysing data from robot sensors and cameras
- finding and fixing faults
- researching news ways to use robots and artificial intelligence
- demonstrating finished products to customers
You could become a lead engineer, with overall responsibility for managing a project.
You could also specialise in a particular area of robotics, for example self-driving vehicles, space exploration, surgical instruments or deep ocean research.
You can discover more about careers in engineering and robotics from The Institution of Engineering and Technology and the UK-RAS Network.
