How to hire a robotics specialist

How to hire a robotics specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step robotics specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a robotics specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new robotics specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a robotics specialist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A robotics specialist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, robotics specialists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents robotics specialist salaries for various positions.

   Type of Robotics Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Robotics Specialist	Electro-mechanical technicians combine knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits. They operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, robotic, or electromechanical equipment.	$25-56
   Robot Technician	A robot technician is a professional who operates, configures, and tests robotic equipment as well as perform the first installation of the robot for industrial companies. Robot technicians are required to assist manufacturing, mechanical, and electronics engineers in all phases of robotic design, development, production, testing, and operations... Show more	$16-41

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CNC
   • FANUC
   • Troubleshoot
   • PLC
   • C
   • CAD

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage silo, ATL and VTS degrades.
   • Accomplish team sales of 464K in clinical chemistry and hematology instrumentation.
   • Perform final system test and QC for shipping.
   • Operate machines, including presses, and ABB robots.
   • Examine the strength of the key components via FEA method
   • Train appropriate staff on how to set up, troubleshoot and maintain all automation equipment.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your robotics specialist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A robotics specialist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, robotics specialists' average salary in south dakota is 39% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level robotics specialists earn 55% less than senior-level robotics specialists.
   • Certifications. A robotics specialist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a robotics specialist's salary.

   Average robotics specialist salary

   $79,528yearly

   $38.23 hourly rate

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   Entry-level robotics specialist salary

   $53,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing a robotics specialist job description

   A job description for a robotics specialist role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a robotics specialist job description:

   Robotics specialist job description example

   Job DescriptionWith over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.
   Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Clinical Robotics Specialist on Days in Perioperative Care who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
   
   This Position provides oversight of the Robotics Surgery Program both operationally and clinically while designing processes that assure ongoing competency, efficiency, and a positive working partnership with physicians and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: supervision of robotics surgical staff; care for robotics surgery patients program management and patient, resident and staff education and training; supply and equipment management; oversight of multidisciplinary teams; and liaising between physicians, nurse staff, allied healthcare professionals, patients and their families, and vendors.
   
   The Clinical Robotics Specialist: Implements and manages all aspects of the Robotics Surgery program related to clinical and administrative processes, including development and implementation of clinical and programmatic policies and procedures, operational and staffing decisions in collaboration with the Perioperative Director and physician staff. Sets up the da Vinci Surgical System for surgical procedures and performing clinical troubleshooting of the da Vinci System during robotic procedures. Serves as point person for any da Vinci related questions. Assists surgeons in the performance of surgical procedures which include Robotics surgeries. Maintains records of surgical procedure pathways and guidelines. Develops and maintains performance and competency requirements for robotics surgical team. Evaluates and adjusts specialty team staffing. Works with Operations Coordinator to complete patient care assignments based on expertise of the staff members and demands of the OR schedule. Routinely acts as a clinical resource / adviser to staff for problem identification and resolution. Anticipates and proactively guides care to prevent untoward events. Oversees the orientation, training, and preceptorship of department staff and residents to the Robotic Service. Assists in developing marketing and promotional ads surrounding the Robotic Surgery Program. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.
   Competencies Required: Knowledge of surgical procedures in general surgery and best practices. Knowledge of da Vinci system and specialized surgical equipment. Demonstrated leadership ability and collaborative skills. Demonstrates good capacity for teaching, organizing, planning, and development. Ability to use independent judgment Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team. Ability to handle a high stress environment in a calm manner Possess strong interpersonal communication and customer relation skills; must be a team player. Basic computer skills
   Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program by the ARC-PA or an accredited Certified Surgical Assistant Program. Three (3) years of operating room experience required. Minimum of three (3) years current Surgical First Assistant experience in Robotics surgery. Urology, gynecology, and general surgery experience required. One (1) year of leadership experience preferred Current American Heart Association BLS / ACLS card required through AHA.
   At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:
   
   Work life balance
   Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
   Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation and sick leave and 403B retirement plan)
   100% free tuition to attend Howard University for you and/or your dependent children
   
   COVID-19 Vaccination :
   
   Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find robotics specialists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your robotics specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit robotics specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting robotics specialists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new robotics specialist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the robotics specialist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new robotics specialist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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