Ashley
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I want to be a robotics engineer in Florida at Disney world
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- Complete an internship. Most employers prefer applicants with prior experience. Interns may work with research and engineering teams to develop software, test new machines or gather information on existing machines. Many internships and jobs require knowledge of Linux operating systems and a programming language, such as C++ or Python. Students can gain these skills in advanced computer science courses.
- Because formal education programs are rare for this field, animatronic engineers may receive most of their job-specific knowledge from hands-on training. Entry-level animatronics positions offer opportunities to develop, build and troubleshoot robotic and animatronic creations. Engineers may use computer software and applications to create lifelike models and draw up hardware specifications. They may also learn welding, soldering and other construction techniques used to connect parts.
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