Everything you need to know about the robotics profession

Are you looking for a fast-paced, creative and innovative job in the robotics industry? 

A true expert in automated systems, the roboticist has a variety of skills that he or she puts to use in a versatile profession. As a specialist in robots, they are involved in each of the stages necessary for their proper functioning: from their design to their realization, including their maintenance.

With Talentech, discover what goes on behind the scenes of the roboticist's job, a true genius of the most advanced technologies. 

What are the missions of the roboticist?

The missions mentioned are adapted to the roboticist's job in the Quebec industries.

Research and analysis of the project

The first mission of the roboticist is to analyze and study the feasibility of a project. He determines the means to be implemented necessary for the success of the request. The roboticist considers the robotic solution proposed by the customer in its entirety, taking into account the technical issues, but also the economic utility for the company.

Design and implementation 

The design and development phase of the robotic solution is based on various steps: 

• Realization of the installation plans ;
• Programming of the selected solution;
• Supervision of the assembly of the robotic system with the dedicated teams;
• Test phase and commissioning control.

Follow-up, maintenance and upkeep of the robots

In order to avoid malfunctions, the roboticist ensures regular monitoring and maintenance of the robots by means of recurrent checks, but alsotroubleshooting and maintenance operations when the situation requires it. Robotics being a sector of activity in perpetual movement, the roboticist also ensures a technological watch to integrate the last innovations into the deployed robotic system.

Conditions of practice and skills of the roboticist

Required qualities

In addition to his great mastery of design software and his programming skills, the roboticist must have a solid knowledge of electronics and mechanics. Similarly, this profession requires a great deal of analysis and discernment. The roboticist must have good interpersonal skills to work in a team. 

Training required 

The roboticist generally has a BAC+5 diploma and is a graduate of an engineering school. The profession is also accessible after a Master's degree specialized in robotics, electronics and automation. 

In Quebec, the number of years of study is more or less the same as in France, but with a different denomination, for example: master's degree in automated production engineering.

Everything you need to know about diploma equivalence between France and Quebec

Roboticist's salary

Robotics engineers can expect to earn a minimum salary of $55,000 CAD and can grow quickly. This salary can vary depending on the company and the years of experience. 

What are the career opportunities?

Robotics engineers can move into management, supervision or project management positions in a design office or exploit other technical aspects of their profession.

Who employs roboticists?

A roboticist can practice in three types of companies:

• Integrators, such as a design office, carrying out development projects (customized);
• Equipment manufacturers who market robotic equipment;
• The factories that design and manufacture the robotic solutions.

Canada, and more particularly Quebec and Ontario, tend to systematize robotization in companies. Faced with this ambitious challenge, Talentech offers a solution to connect companies with the most promising candidates in their field. 

To find industrial robotics jobs in Canada and take up the challenge of industrial robotization, visit our dedicated page.