P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Assist in building and testing simple robot components; follow established designs; write basic control code under supervision.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Assist in building and testing simple robot components
- Write basic control code under supervision
- Follow established design protocols
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions
- Document test results and report findings
- Build and test robot components
- Write and debug control code
- Document and report test results
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic coding in C/C++
- Simple circuit design
- Component testing
- Technical documentation
- Time management
- Basic robotics principles
- Control systems
- Mechanical design fundamentals
- Electrical circuit basics
- Software development lifecycle
- Curiosity
- Problem-solving enthusiasm
- Basic programming skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
What good looks like
- BS in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- Robotics internships
- Basic understanding of robotics systems
Common titles
Robotics Engineering IRobotics Engineering 1Entry-Level Robotics EngineeringJunior Robotics EngineeringAssociate Robotics EngineeringRobotics Engineer IRobotics Engineer 1Entry-Level Robotics EngineerJunior Robotics EngineerAssociate Robotics EngineerMechanical Engineering IMechanical Engineering 1Entry-Level Mechanical EngineeringJunior Mechanical EngineeringAssociate Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineer I
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 17-2199.08 — Robotics Engineers