* Building, configuring, and testing robots
*Designing software systems to control their robotic systems, such as those robots used for manufacturing
*Designing automated robotic systems that are used to increase the production and precision levels within a specific industry
*Analyzing and evaluating the prototypes and robotic systems they have created. This is generally a never-ending task, since technology is constantly changing and advancing
*Reviewing and approving cost estimates and design calculations
*Serving as technical support for the robotic systems they have created
Teaching plans paths to robots
*Performing research into the design, operation and performance of robotic mechanism components or systems