Robotics engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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

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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.

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.
Design robotic systems, such as automatic vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision, or telematics systems.
Supervise technologists, technicians, or other engineers.
Design software to control robotic systems for applications, such as military defense or manufacturing.
Conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic systems or system capabilities.
Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
Evaluate robotic systems or prototypes.
Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.
Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of robotic mechanisms, components, or systems, such as planetary rovers, multiple mobile robots, reconfigurable robots, or man-machine interactions.
Document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.
Design automated robotic systems to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations, such as automated ribonucleic acid (RNA) analysis or sorting, moving, or stacking production materials.
Write algorithms or programming code for ad hoc robotic applications.
Make system device lists or event timing charts.
Design or program robotics systems for environmental clean-up applications to minimize human exposure to toxic or hazardous materials or to improve the quality or speed of clean-up operations.
Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.
Design robotics applications for manufacturers of green products, such as wind turbines or solar panels, to increase production time, eliminate waste, or reduce costs.

Average salary
45,523 GBP *
per year

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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24,842 GBP
19,347 GBP

45,523 GBP
40,667 GBP
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Salary over time for Robotics engineer

Salary for this role has increased over time

42,396 GBP
42,382 GBP
42,534 GBP
43,712 GBP
45,725 GBP
44,407 GBP
45,523 GBP
44,522 GBP
44,065 GBP

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Future outlook for Robotics engineers

Very good outlook

168 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

0% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

29% chance of automation in the future

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

Engineering

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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