Robotics engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.

  • Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.  
  • Process or interpret signals or sensor data.  
  • Debug robotics programs.  
  • Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.  
  • Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.  
  • Provide technical support for robotic systems.  
  • Design end-of-arm tooling.
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Robotics engineers typically work around 37 to 40 hours per week.

As a Robotics engineer you will typically work 9am to 5pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
45,523 GBP *
per year
27,500 GBP
55,500 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Robotics engineer

  • 46,112 GBP
  • 40,667 GBP
Average salary for part-time Robotics engineer
Average salary for full-time Robotics engineer

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Salary over time for Robotics engineer

Salary for this role has increased over time
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Future outlook for Robotics engineers

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Very good outlook
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Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
29% chance of automation in the future

Robotics engineer - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Robotics engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 50% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 17% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
  • 17% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You can do a college course, which may help you to find a job as a robotics technician. Relevant courses include:

  • Level 3 Certificate in Robotics and Automation
  • Level 4 Diploma in Computing
  • Higher National Certificate in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

With further training, you can qualify as an engineer.

You'll need:

  • 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
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Robotics engineer

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Things to highlight for your Robotics engineer interview

Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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