Robotics Engineers

Job description

These individuals design industrial robots and equipment in order to automate a process or task. They install, modify, test, and check the operation of robotic systems. The seek out the cause of failures and carry out maintenance work. They modify some systems in order to improve performance. They coordinate and supervise personnel in design and manufacturing departments. They work for:

The aeronautics, aerospace, and transportation manufacturing industries
Industrial automation and medical imaging systems manufacturers
Industrial maintenance companies
High-tech firms and telecommunications companies
Consulting engineering firms

Environment

Controlled ambient temperature
Equipment, machinery, tools

Main tasks

Mechanical Engineers

Determine the goals and automation needs of a company.
Evaluate bids for construction or maintenance work on industrial robotics systems.
Coordinate and manage the operations as well as the financial and material resources of a design or assembly department.
Design various robotics systems (biomedical instruments, IT security equipment, artificial intelligence systems, etc.).
Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and diagrams.
Simulate, characterize, and model processes when developing new products and robotic devices.
Draft reports.
Conduct feasibility studies for the design of robotics systems.

Advancement and mobility

There is a very high mobility between robotics engineering specializations and other engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, chemical, etc.).
Experience leads to senior or supervisory positions.
These individuals may work in related fields (science, engineering, sales, marketing, management, etc.).

Training and requirements

Formation

University studies

Also required

Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ [Quebec Order of Engineers]) to practise as an Engineer and carry out activities that are reserved for them.

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

Data collection
Critical thought
Information processing
Solving complex problems
Science

System analysis
Mathematics
Operation analysis
Judgment and decision-making
Active learning
Written expression
Oral expression
Monitoring operations
Technological design
Systems evaluation
Operations and control
Quality control analysis
Coordination
Result evaluation
Time management
Reading comprehension
Troubleshooting
Equipment maintenance
Financial resource management
Human resource management
Material resource management
Service oriented
Installation
Repair
Equipment selection
Persuasion
Programing

More Less skills

Abilities

Information organization
Deductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
Mathematical reasoning
Written comprehension

Oral comprehension
Basic numeracy
Awareness of issues
Visualization
Classification
Written expression
Near vision
Originality
Idea generation
Speech recognition
Speech clarity
Control accuracy
Digital dexterity
Memorization
Manual dexterity
Hand-arm stability
Spatial orientation

More Less abilities

Knowledge and attributes

Critical thinking
Autonomy
Sense of responsibility
Capacity to adapt
Capacity to work in a team
Rigour
Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
Desire to upgrade one’s competencies
Knowledge of engineering and technology
Knowledge of mechanics

Interests

Direct, organize, and manage
Draft, communicate, and inform
Work with numbers
Create, design
Work in computer science or information and communication technologies (ICT)
Carry out research
Make, build, install
Conduct tests and trials, control processes

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Enterprising: People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.

Additional information

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Mechanical engineers (CNP 21301)

Skill type

Natural and applied sciences and related occupations