Robotics Engineer - How to become a Robotics Engineer

Robotics Engineer is a professional apt in designing and maintaining Robots besides developing and testing new application to be used in new generation robots for updating its skills. Robotics Engineer used his computers for the manipulation and processing of data in the field of Robotics. A Robotics Engineer uses the principle of basic engineering and develops robots that can be helpful in completing complex tasks with a minimum of human efforts. A Robotic Engineer also works on the different components that make up these Robots and its systems.

A Robotics Engineer works in one of the most technologically advanced branches of engineering. Besides this, they are also involved in researching new materials, techniques,  body shapes and structures. This job is not just about Engineering, it is also about creativity. They not only give wings to their imagination but also make it work according to their needs.

Robotic Engineer Eligibility

Candidates must have passed B.E. / B.Tech. in Robotics / Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Science Engineering. They must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at class 12^th level.

A master’s degree in Robotics can be an added advantage to become a successful Robotics Engineer.

Robotics Engineer Required Skills

• Robotics Engineers should have good mathematical and logical skills.
• Robotics Engineers should have knowledge of Basic engineering as this field require knowledge of electronics, Mechanics as well as computers.
• They also need to be good at organizing, working in teams of cross-sectional skills and as such be able to get on well with people at all levels as Robotics Engineers have to work with a cross-section of professionals from various branches of Engineering and Technology;
• Prospective Robotics Engineers should be able to keep calm under pressure and be a problem solver; like working with latest technologies, drawing complex sketches and thinking up forms and structures.
• They are also required to constantly update themselves with the latest innovations and technologies in the field of electronics and robotics.
• Robotics Engineers also have the ability to express their ideas clearly to others; also be creative and analytical with an eye for detail.
• They should also be able to apply the principles of science and technology to create Robots, components, and instructions.
• Candidates must also be able to resolve issues that arise during the design, development and testing processes of Robots.

How to become a Robotics Engineer?

For becoming a Robotics Engineer, one has to follow the below-given steps-

Step 1
After completing their 12^th class in science, the aspiring candidates have to go for B.E/B.Tech degree course in Mechanical, Electronics or Computer Science from some reputed Engineering Institutes in India Like Indian Institute of Technologies or BITS Pilani. Candidates may have to take some entrance exams like Joint Entrance Exam to get admission to some of the Topmost Engineering Institutes in India.

IF you want to specialize in robotics designing and control then you have to get a degree in Mechanical Engineering, if you are looking for control and Hardware design field in Robotics then you should go for a degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.

Step 2
After graduation, aspiring candidates need to get a Master’s degree in the field of Robotics. So, they could pursue an M.Tech. degree in Robotics followed by PhD Candidates may take Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering for getting admission to Master’s degree program in Robotics of some reputed institutes.

 Institutes offering Courses for Robotics Engineer are:

• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Bombay, Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Kanpur, Kanpur
• Indian Institute of Technology -IIT Delhi, Delhi
• Centre for artificial intelligence and Robotics, Bangalore
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science - BITS Pilani
• Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochi
• Virmata Jijabai Technology Institute, Mumbai
• Thapar Institute of Technology, Patiala
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Robotics Engineer Job Description

• Robotics Engineer job description includes designing and maintaining the new generation Robots along with developing a new application for the newly designed robots.
• Robotics Engineer job include designing robotic systems and designing them in such a manner that they can be manufactured economically. Besides, they apply the robotic system to a particular use on a manufacturing assembly line.
• Robotics engineers are also responsible to determine the particular needs of each application and customize the robot accordingly.
• They must also prepare specifications for the robot's capabilities as they relate to the work environment.
• In addition, robotics engineers are responsible for developing cost proposals, efficiency studies, and quality control reports.

Robotics Engineer Career Prospects

• A Robotics Engineer can get career opportunities in the highest scientific organization like ISRO.
• Robotics Engineer is also in high demand in the companies involved in developing microchips.
• A robotics Engineer can very well be absorbed in the organization involved in making instruments for manufacturing, agricultural, excavation, and nuclear energy exploration.
• Today there is great demand for Robotics Engineers in multinational IT  and infrastructure development companies they are offering Big fat salary along with other facilities to able Robotics Engineers.
• There is great scope for Robotics Engineers even in International Market. They are being hired and trained in Artificial Intelligence, Computer-aided manufacturing, Computer, Integrated manufacturing systems, Computer geometry, Robot motion planning, digital electronics and microprocessing and absorbed in various fields of Robotics.
• In future it will become mandatory for the human being to take help of Robotics to do certain works - like lifting heavy weight, managing nuclear waste etc.- that will not be possible for human being to handle. Thereby increasing the demand for qualified and experienced Robotics Engineers.

Robotics Engineer Salary

Robotics Engineers can earn a good salary, as a trainee, they can expect to get anywhere near Rs. 40,000 or more per month into a good organization. Research organizations like ISRO, Robot developing and manufacturing organizations and others pay around Rs.50,000 per month. After a couple of year experience, they can easily get around Rs.80,000 -Rs.1,00,000 a month along with all the added benefits.