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Don’t be intimidated by the word: credential is just a blanket term for all sorts of educational or training-based robotics certifications and degrees you can get. Some credentials are supplied by an industry provider, like a robotics manufacturer who offers a robotics certification in their specific product's maintenance and service. Other credentials important to a person seeking a career in robotics include associate degrees in disciplines like electrical engineering, or even higher degrees like a master’s or bachelor’s degree with a robotics major, or more specific credentials like NC3 Certification. 

Robotics credentials aren’t just pieces of paper — they’re votes of confidence, earned through testing and verification by educational or industry institutions, that give employers a clear picture of the skills of the person they’re hiring. 

When you earn a credential, you might get some new letters to put after your name, or you might just get something to put on your resume. No matter how you get them or where they come from, your robotics certifications and credentials will enable you to meet or even exceed your career goals. For some roles, like a robotics technician job, this may be even more crucial than your formal education. 

Focused on the Robotics Technician career, these are the most important credentials you can obtain: 

• Associate Degree – Most Robotics Maintenance Technicians enter this role with an Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) in Electromechanical, automation engineer technology or a related field. 
• 2-4 Years Work Experience – Robotics Technicians usually need 1 or 2 years of on-the-job training and informal training with experienced workers.
• Above Average Aptitude in Science and Math – This role often requires precision, logic and calculations. Getting good scores in your high school or secondary school classes in these areas could provide the credentials needed for this position, which will lead you to higher-level robotics jobs. 
• Proven Soft Skills – This career usually involves using communication and organizational skills to coordinate or manage activities with robots and co-workers. 

For those aiming to become a Robotics Specialist, these qualifications and robotics certifications matter most:

• Hands-On Experience – Most Robotics Specialists spend about five years working directly with robotic systems before stepping into this role. Managing robotic work cells and making sure automation stays on track takes time and practice.
• Education and Robotics Certifications – A four-year degree isn’t always necessary, but it can help. Many professionals take a different route by earning robotics certifications and completing specialized training programs instead.
• Technical and Problem-Solving Skills – A big part of the job is figuring out how to improve automation and fix issues when they come up. Whether it’s troubleshooting a robotic system or finding ways to make processes more efficient, strong problem-solving skills are essential.
• Improving Automation – Robotics Specialists do more than just keep systems running. They also look for new ways to integrate robotics and improve efficiency. Finding opportunities to make automation better is a key part of the job.

For those pursuing a career as a Robotics Integrator, these are the top credentials:

• Advanced Training and Expertise – Robotics Integrators need the highest level of training among robotics career paths. Unlike those who start as mechanics or electricians, they design and build new automation systems for manufacturing floors.
• Education and Robotics Certifications – Most Robotics Integrators follow an engineering or specialist career pathway, holding one or more degrees. Many pursue robotics certifications to refine their expertise.
• Deep Technical Knowledge – As subject-matter experts, Robotics Integrators specialize in seamlessly integrating robots into manufacturing environments. Their work requires mastery of robotics programming, automation processes, and system optimization.
• Leadership in Robotics Innovation – These professionals are not just technicians—they are thought leaders in the robotics industry. They develop new solutions and push the boundaries of automation to enhance efficiency and productivity.

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About The Author

Lisa Masciantonio 

Chief Workforce Officer

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute 

Lisa Masciantonio is the Chief Workforce Officer for the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute. She joined the ARM Institute in May 2017 as the Director of Membership and Outreach.  She moved to the position of Chief Workforce Officer in 2019 and she is responsible for driving the Education & Workforce Development vision for ARM in conjunction with the ARM membership, the federal and state government partners, and other expert stakeholders. 

Lisa brings with her over 25 years of experience as a performance-driven leader with notable success in cultivating and executing business strategies and formulating long-term strategic client relationships.  She has proven success in developing business solutions, commercialization of products, technology transfer, and technological initiatives that have supported organizational growth, improved staff productivity, and increased value to many communities of practice. Critical to her success is the ability to increase awareness and drive thought leadership position by designing and executing innovative programs as well as developing and launching new, value-add offerings for ongoing competitiveness. Lisa received a Bachelor’s degree from the Pennsylvania State University and 2 Master’s degrees from Carnegie Mellon University. 

In 2021, Lisa was recognized as one of 20 world-wide Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation by SME. In 2022, she was recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times as a Women of Influence and was also part of the inaugural Technical.ly Pittsburgh RealLIST Connectors list, which recognizes the top 100 influential leaders in Pittsburgh tech