{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:17.876Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers robotics engineering practice across design, programming, integration, testing, and technical support functions in industrial automation, autonomous systems, and advanced robotics development environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Robot program backups and parameter files — create and organize following established version control procedures in a supervised lab or production environment.","Sensor data streams and signal outputs — interpret basic readings under direct supervision to verify robot operational status during test cycles.","Robotics debugging tools and development environment software — apply step-by-step troubleshooting protocols to identify syntax errors in robot programs with guidance from senior engineers.","CAD software and mechanical drawings — read and reference to support build and configuration tasks on robotic platforms under close supervision.","Robot builds and bench-level configurations — assist in assembling and testing robotic components according to documented specifications in a controlled lab setting.","Technical support requests and maintenance logs — document and escalate robotic system issues accurately using established ticketing and workflow software under direction.","Engineering calculations and cost estimates — review assigned sections for completeness and flag discrepancies for senior review in a project team environment.","Mathematics and physics principles — apply foundational concepts such as kinematics and coordinate transformations to assist in routine robotics analysis tasks.","Quality control checklists and test procedures — follow systematically to validate robotic subsystem performance against defined acceptance criteria.","Engineering standards, technical manuals, and O*NET knowledge domains — read and comprehend to build working familiarity with robotics systems design conventions and terminology."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Robotic system programs — debug independently using development environment and program testing software to resolve logic and motion errors in a manufacturing or research setting.","Sensor fusion and signal processing outputs — interpret and process data from multiple sensor types to validate robot perception and feedback loops with reduced oversight.","End-of-arm tooling concepts and preliminary designs — develop based on payload and task requirements, applying CAD software to produce initial design drafts for engineer review.","Robot builds and integration tests — configure and execute across standard robotic platforms, documenting results and recommending adjustments within a project team.","Technical support for robotic systems — provide to production floor technicians and operators, diagnosing hardware and software faults using systematic troubleshooting methods.","Design calculations, simulations, and cost estimates — prepare and submit for approval, applying mathematical modeling tools and analytical software to routine robotics projects.","Backup and recovery procedures for robot programs and parameters — maintain and verify on a scheduled basis, ensuring operational continuity in automated production environments.","Industrial control software and object-oriented development environments — use routinely to write, modify, and test robot application code for defined automation tasks.","Systems analysis methods — apply to evaluate interactions between robotic subsystems, identifying performance bottlenecks and recommending targeted improvements.","Project schedules and team coordination activities — manage own deliverables and communicate progress clearly in writing and verbally within a multi-discipline engineering team."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Autonomous robotic system designs — lead end-to-end, specifying architecture for computer vision, advanced sensing, and vehicle control subsystems across full project scope.","Complex robotic programs and motion sequences — debug and optimize autonomously, resolving non-routine faults in integrated multi-axis systems within live production or field environments.","End-of-arm tooling — design from first principles, selecting materials and actuation methods to meet precision, payload, and cycle-time requirements for specialized industrial applications.","Sensor signal processing pipelines — design and validate for real-time performance, integrating data from vision, force-torque, and proprioceptive sensors in autonomous robotic platforms.","Design reviews, technical calculations, and cost estimates — evaluate and approve across project deliverables, exercising independent engineering judgment to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.","Technical support escalations and root-cause analyses — resolve for complex robotic system failures, producing written findings and corrective action plans distributed to cross-functional stakeholders.","Build, integration, and system-level acceptance testing — plan and execute for novel robotic platforms, interpreting results to authorize deployment in high-consequence environments.","Advanced robotics software stacks — develop and maintain using compiler tools, version control systems, and CI pipelines, ensuring code quality and traceability across release cycles.","Robotics system performance — monitor continuously using operations-monitoring tools and quality control analysis methods, identifying drift or degradation before system failure occurs.","Active learning strategies and knowledge transfer — apply independently to rapidly assimilate emerging robotics technologies, integrating new methods into existing design and development workflows."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational robotics strategy and technology roadmap — define and champion, aligning autonomous systems development priorities with enterprise-level business objectives and long-range investment plans.","Robotic system design frameworks and review processes — establish and institutionalize, setting engineering standards for calculations, cost estimation, and approval workflows across multiple project teams.","Emerging sensing, telematics, and autonomous platform architectures — evaluate and direct adoption of, translating novel research into scalable robotic product lines at organizational scale.","Cross-functional engineering teams — lead and develop, mentoring robotics engineers at all levels while coordinating deliverables across mechanical, software, and controls disciplines.","Enterprise-wide technical support and reliability programs — architect and govern, defining escalation protocols, knowledge-base systems, and continuous improvement metrics for robotic fleet operations.","Complex problem-solving methodologies and systems analysis practices — model and disseminate across the organization, raising the collective capability to resolve high-impact, multi-system robotics failures.","End-of-arm tooling and robotic platform design standards — author and own, ensuring consistent application of safety regulations, IP protection strategies, and manufacturing best practices firm-wide.","Judgment and decision-making frameworks for high-risk robotics deployments — develop and apply, advising executive stakeholders on risk trade-offs in autonomous vehicle, advanced display, and industrial automation programs.","Innovation culture and intellectual curiosity — cultivate deliberately within engineering teams, sponsoring research initiatives, patent activities, and external collaboration that advance the state of robotics practice.","Organizational knowledge assets including program libraries, design databases, and training curricula — build and steward, ensuring institutional robotics expertise is preserved, accessible, and continuously updated."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}