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Robotics Engineers

SOC 17-2199.08Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers robotics engineering practice across design, programming, integration, testing, and technical support functions in industrial automation, autonomous systems, and advanced robotics development environments.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Robot program backups and parameter files — create and organize following established version control procedures in a supervised lab or production environment.
  2. Sensor data streams and signal outputs — interpret basic readings under direct supervision to verify robot operational status during test cycles.
  3. 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.
  4. CAD software and mechanical drawings — read and reference to support build and configuration tasks on robotic platforms under close supervision.
  5. Robot builds and bench-level configurations — assist in assembling and testing robotic components according to documented specifications in a controlled lab setting.
  6. Technical support requests and maintenance logs — document and escalate robotic system issues accurately using established ticketing and workflow software under direction.
  7. Engineering calculations and cost estimates — review assigned sections for completeness and flag discrepancies for senior review in a project team environment.
  8. Mathematics and physics principles — apply foundational concepts such as kinematics and coordinate transformations to assist in routine robotics analysis tasks.
  9. Quality control checklists and test procedures — follow systematically to validate robotic subsystem performance against defined acceptance criteria.
  10. Engineering standards, technical manuals, and O*NET knowledge domains — read and comprehend to build working familiarity with robotics systems design conventions and terminology.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Robotic system programs — debug independently using development environment and program testing software to resolve logic and motion errors in a manufacturing or research setting.
  2. Sensor fusion and signal processing outputs — interpret and process data from multiple sensor types to validate robot perception and feedback loops with reduced oversight.
  3. 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.
  4. Robot builds and integration tests — configure and execute across standard robotic platforms, documenting results and recommending adjustments within a project team.
  5. Technical support for robotic systems — provide to production floor technicians and operators, diagnosing hardware and software faults using systematic troubleshooting methods.
  6. Design calculations, simulations, and cost estimates — prepare and submit for approval, applying mathematical modeling tools and analytical software to routine robotics projects.
  7. Backup and recovery procedures for robot programs and parameters — maintain and verify on a scheduled basis, ensuring operational continuity in automated production environments.
  8. Industrial control software and object-oriented development environments — use routinely to write, modify, and test robot application code for defined automation tasks.
  9. Systems analysis methods — apply to evaluate interactions between robotic subsystems, identifying performance bottlenecks and recommending targeted improvements.
  10. Project schedules and team coordination activities — manage own deliverables and communicate progress clearly in writing and verbally within a multi-discipline engineering team.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Autonomous robotic system designs — lead end-to-end, specifying architecture for computer vision, advanced sensing, and vehicle control subsystems across full project scope.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Sensor signal processing pipelines — design and validate for real-time performance, integrating data from vision, force-torque, and proprioceptive sensors in autonomous robotic platforms.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Build, integration, and system-level acceptance testing — plan and execute for novel robotic platforms, interpreting results to authorize deployment in high-consequence environments.
  8. Advanced robotics software stacks — develop and maintain using compiler tools, version control systems, and CI pipelines, ensuring code quality and traceability across release cycles.
  9. Robotics system performance — monitor continuously using operations-monitoring tools and quality control analysis methods, identifying drift or degradation before system failure occurs.
  10. Active learning strategies and knowledge transfer — apply independently to rapidly assimilate emerging robotics technologies, integrating new methods into existing design and development workflows.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational robotics strategy and technology roadmap — define and champion, aligning autonomous systems development priorities with enterprise-level business objectives and long-range investment plans.
  2. Robotic system design frameworks and review processes — establish and institutionalize, setting engineering standards for calculations, cost estimation, and approval workflows across multiple project teams.
  3. Emerging sensing, telematics, and autonomous platform architectures — evaluate and direct adoption of, translating novel research into scalable robotic product lines at organizational scale.
  4. Cross-functional engineering teams — lead and develop, mentoring robotics engineers at all levels while coordinating deliverables across mechanical, software, and controls disciplines.
  5. Enterprise-wide technical support and reliability programs — architect and govern, defining escalation protocols, knowledge-base systems, and continuous improvement metrics for robotic fleet operations.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Organizational knowledge assets including program libraries, design databases, and training curricula — build and steward, ensuring institutional robotics expertise is preserved, accessible, and continuously updated.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted signal interpretation — submits raw sensor data or log files to an AI assistant to surface anomalies and pattern candidates, then verifies findings against domain knowledge before acting Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Robotics debug support — pastes error traces or misbehaving code blocks into an AI chat interface to receive candidate fixes, then tests each fix on the target platform before committing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Specification-to-code delegation — translates a documented motion or control requirement into a structured prompt, directs the AI to generate robot program scaffolding, and reviews the output for logic and safety compliance Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Design review acceleration — feeds calculation sheets or CAD-linked cost estimates into an AI assistant to flag inconsistencies, freeing engineering time for judgment-intensive approval decisions Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Parameter backup automation — uses AI-assisted scripting tools to generate and validate backup routines for robot programs and configuration parameters, retaining manual verification of critical state variables Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Cross-system troubleshooting orchestration — directs an AI agent through multi-step diagnostic sequences across sensor, actuator, and controller subsystems, then synthesizes AI-generated hypotheses into a single root-cause determination Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Test-plan generation — prompts an AI assistant to draft build-and-configuration test matrices from requirements documents, evaluates coverage gaps using critical thinking, and approves or modifies the plan before execution Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. High-volume collaboration integration — embeds AI tools across the majority of engineering tasks to capture documented time savings while retaining human authorship of all architectural and safety decisions Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Autonomous pipeline stewardship — architects multi-agent workflows in which AI systems handle signal preprocessing, anomaly flagging, and draft code generation end-to-end, while the engineer sets acceptance criteria and arbitrates edge-case decisions the AI cannot resolve Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. AI capability boundary assessment — evaluates the automation feasibility of each robotics engineering task against the occupation's moderate critical-thinking automation ceiling, directing AI autonomy toward well-defined subtasks and reserving complex judgment calls for human engineers Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Organization-wide AI adoption leadership — defines prompt standards, validation protocols, and handoff checkpoints for AI-assisted robotics workflows across a team or program, translating empirical collaboration patterns into repeatable engineering practices Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 879
Augment share: 87.9%
Time saved: 76.2%
AI autonomy: 3.45
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Critical Thinking
Score: 57.9 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Computational Thinking
computational_thinking
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication10 statements
Emerging
  1. Robotics documentation — drafts basic technical notes describing robot configurations and test results for internal team review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sensor data reporting — summarizes interpreted sensor readings in written form for supervisor review during initial project phases O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Technical specification writing — composes clear design documents for robotic systems including wiring diagrams, control logic descriptions, and component lists for cross-functional teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Debugging communication — articulates root-cause findings from program debugging sessions to engineering peers using structured verbal explanations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder briefing — presents robotic system build and test outcomes to project managers using accessible, non-jargon language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Design review facilitation — leads structured walkthroughs of robotic system designs, calculations, and cost estimates with engineering teams and approval stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. End-of-arm tooling documentation — produces complete written specifications for custom tooling designs that enable manufacturing and procurement teams to act without additional clarification O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional technical communication — translates complex autonomous vehicle or computer vision system requirements into actionable briefs for software, mechanical, and electrical teams simultaneously Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise robotics standards authorship — authors organization-wide technical communication standards for robotic system documentation, ensuring consistency across programs and sites Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Executive-level system presentation — delivers comprehensive briefings on advanced robotic platform capabilities, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and external clients with confident command of technical and business dimensions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership9 statements
Emerging
  1. Robot build ownership — takes initiative to independently complete assigned robot build or configuration tasks without requiring step-by-step direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer support — volunteers to assist teammates in locating robot program backups or navigating version control procedures during shared projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Technical task leadership — coordinates small team efforts during robot testing phases, assigning debug tasks and tracking resolution progress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Design review ownership — leads preparation of design packages including calculations and cost estimates submitted for approval, holding self accountable for accuracy and completeness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Robotics project leadership — directs end-to-end execution of robotic system design projects from requirements definition through build, test, and deployment while managing team workload and timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Technical mentorship — guides junior robotics engineers through complex problem-solving processes such as sensor data interpretation and program debugging, developing their independent capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-discipline coordination — leads alignment sessions between mechanical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines to resolve integration conflicts in autonomous system designs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Robotics program strategy — establishes technical vision and engineering roadmap for a robotics program, aligning team efforts with organizational objectives and emerging technology trends Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational capability development — builds engineering team competence in advanced domains such as computer vision, telematics, and autonomous control by designing structured development programs and leading hiring decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Debugging self-assessment — reflects on personal problem-solving approach after unsuccessful debugging attempts to identify gaps in systematic diagnostic reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning gap identification — recognizes specific knowledge deficits in robotics programming languages or sensor integration and seeks targeted resources to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Study strategy calibration — adjusts personal learning approach when mastering new robotic platforms or control architectures based on reflection on what methods produced understanding most efficiently Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Error pattern recognition — monitors own recurring mistakes in robot configuration or signal processing tasks and modifies personal workflows to prevent repetition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Design process evaluation — critically examines own end-of-arm tooling or robotic system design process after project completion to identify reasoning errors and improve future design quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Knowledge boundary awareness — accurately identifies the limits of personal expertise in emerging robotics domains such as telematics or advanced sensing before committing to design decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cognitive load management — plans complex robotic system design tasks by breaking them into staged cognitive subtasks to maintain accuracy under competing technical demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling — explicitly coaches junior engineers to plan, monitor, and evaluate their own thinking during complex robotics problem-solving, embedding metacognitive habits across the team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Strategic self-regulation — continuously evaluates personal effectiveness as a technical leader in robotics, adjusting communication style, decision-making approach, and learning priorities in response to project outcomes and feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Sensor data interpretation — applies basic signal analysis techniques to distinguish valid readings from noise in sensor output during supervised testing tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Design assumption identification — identifies stated and unstated assumptions in robotic system requirements documents during design review preparation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Debug hypothesis formation — generates and systematically tests multiple hypotheses to isolate root causes of robot program failures before implementing fixes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cost estimate evaluation — assesses the validity of cost assumptions in robotic system proposals by cross-referencing supplier data, historical project costs, and engineering trade-offs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Systems failure analysis — applies structured fault-tree or fishbone analysis to identify failure modes in robotic platforms during design review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Autonomous system design judgment — evaluates competing architectural approaches for autonomous vehicle control or computer vision systems against performance, safety, and cost criteria to produce a reasoned design recommendation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Multi-variable signal analysis — interprets complex, multi-channel sensor data streams to diagnose system behavior, distinguishing environmental interference from hardware or software faults Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Design approval reasoning — reviews and approves engineering calculations and design documents by rigorously evaluating methodology, assumptions, and results against project specifications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic risk assessment — evaluates robotic system architectures for second- and third-order failure risks across mechanical, software, and electrical domains, integrating findings into design standards and approval criteria Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Technology selection leadership — leads organization-level evaluation of emerging robotics technologies, applying rigorous evidence-based analysis to inform build-versus-buy decisions and platform strategy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Build team participation — contributes assigned tasks during robot build and configuration activities, communicating status and blockers to teammates in a timely manner Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Backup protocol adherence — follows established team procedures for creating and storing robot program and parameter backups to support shared system reliability O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Cross-functional integration work — collaborates with mechanical and electrical engineers to reconcile design conflicts in end-of-arm tooling or robotic platform development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Technical support partnership — partners with operations and maintenance personnel to diagnose robotic system issues, gathering system context from non-engineering stakeholders to inform debug strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-discipline design collaboration — works fluidly across software, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams throughout the full robotic system design cycle, aligning on requirements, resolving integration issues, and co-reviewing deliverables Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Customer collaboration — engages directly with internal or external customers during robotics application scoping to align technical solutions with operational needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Distributed team coordination — maintains effective collaboration with geographically distributed engineering teams working on shared robotic platforms or autonomous system components Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Collaborative ecosystem leadership — builds and sustains collaborative structures across engineering, operations, procurement, and external partners to enable complex robotics programs to execute with cohesion and speed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict resolution facilitation — mediates and resolves high-stakes technical disagreements between engineering disciplines during critical design decisions, preserving team cohesion and project momentum Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Data integrity — records robot test results, sensor readings, and configuration parameters accurately and honestly without omitting anomalous data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety protocol compliance — adheres to all robotics lab and manufacturing safety procedures during robot build and test activities without requiring supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Design accountability — acknowledges and corrects errors identified in own design calculations or robot programs promptly and transparently rather than concealing or minimizing them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intellectual property responsibility — handles proprietary robotic system designs, source code, and parameter files with strict confidentiality and in compliance with organizational policies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical design practice — identifies and escalates safety, reliability, or ethical concerns in autonomous system designs before approval, even when doing so creates schedule pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional accountability — accepts full ownership of delivered robotic system performance against specifications, proactively communicating deviations and driving corrective action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Transparent technical communication — reports robotic system limitations, risks, and uncertainties honestly to stakeholders and approval authorities rather than presenting overly optimistic assessments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics leadership — establishes and champions ethical engineering standards for autonomous and robotic systems within the organization, including safety validation requirements and responsible deployment criteria Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional integrity modeling — demonstrates and actively reinforces a culture of accountability, accuracy, and honesty across the robotics engineering team through consistent personal example and explicit expectation-setting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Tooling concept generation — proposes initial end-of-arm tooling design concepts using brainstorming techniques before converging on a single approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Alternative debug strategy exploration — generates multiple debugging approaches when a first-attempt strategy fails to resolve a robot program fault Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Novel sensor integration — devises non-standard sensor configurations or signal processing approaches to solve perception challenges not addressed by existing robotic system architectures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Robotic application ideation — proposes new robotic automation applications for manufacturing or logistics processes by identifying analogy patterns from existing deployments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Innovative system architecture design — designs original robotic platform architectures integrating advanced sensing, computer vision, or telematics components that extend beyond established reference designs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Creative constraint engineering — develops functional robotic solutions under tight cost, weight, or space constraints by generating and evaluating unconventional design trade-offs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Experimental prototyping — builds and tests speculative robotic configurations to evaluate novel concepts before committing to formal design, embracing iteration as a design tool Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Breakthrough robotics innovation — conceives and champions fundamentally new robotic system capabilities or architectures that create competitive advantage or open new application domains for the organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Innovation culture building — establishes team norms and structured ideation processes that systematically generate and evaluate creative robotics engineering solutions across the full project portfolio Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — accepts and acts on technical feedback from design reviews or debugging sessions without defensiveness, using critique to revise robot designs or code Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill stretch — volunteers for robot build or programming tasks at the edge of current capability to accelerate hands-on skill development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Failure-to-learning conversion — documents lessons learned from failed robot test runs or system integration issues and applies findings to subsequent design iterations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Technology self-development — proactively studies emerging robotics technologies such as advanced sensing modalities or autonomous control algorithms to expand technical breadth beyond current project requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Persistent complex problem resolution — sustains systematic debugging and analysis effort across extended periods when robotic system faults resist initial resolution, maintaining methodical rigor under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-domain skill development — deliberately acquires competence in adjacent engineering disciplines such as computer vision, telematics, or mechanical design to improve robotic system integration capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Constructive review engagement — actively solicits rigorous peer review of robotic system designs and treats critical findings as valuable inputs rather than personal criticisms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning organization leadership — creates team structures and post-project review processes that institutionalize continuous improvement in robotics engineering practice across the team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive expertise modeling — publicly demonstrates willingness to abandon mastered approaches in favor of superior emerging methods, signaling to the team that expertise is a starting point not a ceiling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Attention management during testing — maintains focused attention on robot behavior during build and test sequences to detect anomalies that require further investigation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress recognition — notices personal stress signals during complex debugging sessions and applies brief regulation strategies before continuing diagnostic work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Intentional design review — approaches design calculation reviews with deliberate, unhurried attention to detect subtle errors rather than defaulting to cursory confirmation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Reactive response regulation — pauses before responding to unexpected robotic system failures in production environments, choosing diagnostic actions intentionally rather than acting impulsively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Present-moment technical focus — sustains high-quality attention during multi-hour robot programming, signal analysis, or integration tasks in demanding production or laboratory environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotionally regulated stakeholder interaction — maintains composure and clarity when presenting unfavorable robotic system test results or cost overruns to stakeholders, responding to pressure with measured reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Decision-point awareness — pauses at key robotic system design decision points to explicitly evaluate the quality of available information before committing to an approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful leadership practice — models and coaches intentional, present-moment attention within the engineering team, particularly during high-stakes design approvals, safety validations, and system launches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational attention culture — shapes team norms so that engineers approach safety-critical robotic system reviews with structured, mindful attention protocols that reduce error risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Debug persistence — continues systematic troubleshooting of robot program faults through repeated test-and-revise cycles without abandoning effort after initial failures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ambiguity tolerance — proceeds with robot build tasks under incomplete specifications by making documented assumptions and flagging uncertainties rather than halting work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Extended problem endurance — maintains analytical rigor and professional composure during multi-day or multi-week robotic system integration challenges that resist straightforward resolution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback recovery — resumes productive technical effort promptly after a significant robotic system design rejection or failed acceptance test, channeling the experience into revised approach development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-pressure system launch resilience — sustains effective technical judgment and team leadership during high-stakes robotic system deployments under schedule, cost, or performance pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained innovation effort — persists through extended research and development cycles for advanced robotic capabilities such as autonomous navigation or computer vision, tolerating uncertainty without losing technical direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Courageous technical dissent — raises credible safety or design quality concerns to approval authorities even when doing so conflicts with schedule commitments or organizational pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational resilience modeling — guides the engineering team through program-level setbacks such as major system failures or project cancellations, maintaining team morale and redirecting effort constructively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Pioneering fortitude — leads the organization into technically uncharted robotic domains, sustaining team confidence and methodical progress despite prolonged uncertainty and repeated experimentation cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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O*NET skills
Critical ThinkingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisWritingMathematicsActive LearningTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementEquipment MaintenanceCoordinationTechnology DesignLearning StrategiesSystems EvaluationOperations AnalysisSpeakingEquipment SelectionProgrammingManagement of Personnel ResourcesScienceSocial PerceptivenessPersuasionInstructing
Knowledge domains
Engineering and TechnologyDesignComputers and ElectronicsMechanicalMathematicsEnglish LanguagePhysicsProduction and ProcessingEducation and Training
Abilities
Problem SensitivityInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilityWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginality
Work styles
Attention to DetailInnovationDependabilityIntellectual CuriosityCautiousnessAchievement Orientation
Technology
Data base user interface and query softwareContent workflow softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareIndustrial control softwareDevelopment environment softwareObject or component oriented development softwareCompiler and decompiler softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareFile versioning softwareProgram testing software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
  2. Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
  3. Debug robotics programs.
  4. Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.
  5. Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
  6. Provide technical support for robotic systems.
  7. Design end-of-arm tooling.
  8. Design robotic systems, such as automatic vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision, or telematics systems.
CIP education codes
14.010114.010314.040114.070214.080214.080514.100314.100414.110114.120114.130114.240114.270114.330114.340114.360114.380114.390114.400114.410114.420114.430114.440114.450114.470114.480114.480214.489914.999915.150215.160151.2312

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