A robotics engineer is a professional who designs, builds, tests, and maintains robots and robotic systems. They use principles of mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science to create robots that can perform a variety of tasks. Robotics engineering is an interdisciplinary field that integrates various fields such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information engineering, mechatronics engineering, electronics, biomedical engineering, computer engineering, control systems engineering, software engineering, and mathematics. Robotics engineers work on the design, repair, maintenance, testing, and deployment of robots. They also conduct research and develop new applications for existing robots. Robotics engineers can specialize in areas such as mobility locomotion, sensing and perception, operator interface, manipulators and effectors, and programming.

To become a robotics engineer, one needs to have a strong understanding of robotics and automation technologies, as well as expertise in programming languages, control systems, and sensors. They must also have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team environment. A degree in robotics engineering teaches students how to design and build robots, and courses cover mechanical and electrical engineering, chemistry, computer science, and physics.

Robotics engineering is a rapidly growing field, and robotics engineers are becoming increasingly in demand as more industries are migrating towards automation and smart robotic systems. Robotics engineers work in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, hospitality, and defense.