This is my story of how I planned out my 6-figure robotics engineering career without getting a Master's degree. You'll learn how I: Create winning career strategies using Market-Based Wages to accelerate engineering careers Take a holistic approach to my engineering career Leverage degrees to make significant career jumps (and get an ROI on the cost of a Masters/MBA/PhD) Decided against getting a Master's and why I'm holding off on it for the foreseeable future Use Market, Responsibilities, and...
Jul 17, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 24
I'm back with another episode where I share a few updates about my Mentorship Program, the Applied Robotics Training. You'll learn: Why my programs are built around "alternative" education, even though I have strong academic accolades. How I've refined my process (TDP) for gaining robotics skills quickly over the past decade Which professionals are most equipped to be successful in the robotics industry (and why) How to take charge of your engineering career and finally pursue robotics! Links fr...
Jul 04, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Welcome Back to Learn Robotics with Liz! It's been over a year since my last episode, but we're back with more Engineering Thoughts! In this episode, I share some updates about the Learn Robotics Mentorship Program for Experienced Engineers and highlight a recent interview that I had with Keegan from the Engineers in Automation Podcast . You'll learn: How I got my start in robotics working with a Mentor Why you may want to consider hiring a Mentor as an Engineer The difference between Recruiters...
Nov 18, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, I talk about having things "done things before you do them." This concept I use with my clients so that they can tackle anything robotics and automation that is thrown their way. You can use this concept too in your robotics career when applied correctly. Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the next 90-days, so you could a...
Nov 04, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, I answer community questions about robotics. Today's a tasty episode, so buckle up! 1. Why did I choose to pursue robotics as a career? 2. Do I prefer to do CAD in Fusion 360 - and why? Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the next 90-days, so you could accept the robotics or technical role of your dreams, earn $100-$150k, ...
Nov 03, 2022•10 min
In this episode, I talk about the difference between joining a program vs taking a course - Robotics Edition. If you're looking for an alternative way to learn, programs can help you more than courses, and I'll explain why in this *leaked* training from my Private Robotics Mentorship Program. Enjoy! Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the ...
Nov 02, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, I talk about the difference between Academia and "The Real World" - Robotics Edition. This is stuff that I wish I had been told about 10-12 years ago BEFORE starting my robotics and engineering career. There's a difference between going to university and advancing your career. Buckle up, this episode is a fireball packed with valuable career growth information. Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 ...
Nov 01, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, I share some "tough love" about being stuck in your tech or engineering career. The common mistakes I see high-achieving professionals make and my tactical ideas for how to fix these mistakes and break past your career plateau. This advice will save you 5 years of frustration if you take action on it! Calling all high-achieving tech professionals looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Inn...
Oct 28, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, I talk about navigating a career fair as a robotics engineer, how to position your professional brand, and how to uncover new career opportunities when you think you've tried everything. Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the next 90-days, so you could accept the robotics or technical role of your dreams, earn $100-$150k,...
Oct 25, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
If you're trying to figure out where to start when it comes to coding, you're not alone. In this fast 5-min episode, learn the steps to help you decide which coding language you should use and how to actually get started. Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the next 90-days, so you could accept the robotics or technical role of your dreams...
Aug 19, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Liz shares her process on how to plan your robotics career, no matter your background. How to become a robotics engineer, roboticist, or work on robots — get Liz's tips and tricks to advance your hi-tech career. If you're looking to switch to robotics and automation and you need a clear plan to guarantee success, then you'll want to listen to this episode. Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews ...
Apr 07, 2022•20 min
Liz shares her thoughts on why most robotics programs suck, and how to create a robotics program that maximizes student success. The goal of robotics programs is to ensure that people walk away with technical and problem-solving skills. If you're looking for a way to set up a robotics program or fix a robotics class or club that isn't doing well, you'll want to listen to this episode. Bring Learn Robotics to your school and inspire the next generation of robotics engineering talent with a proven...
Apr 06, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Liz shares her view of the robotics industry and where robotics and automation are heading in the next 3 years (from 2022 to 2025). If you're interested in learning more about what robotics is or how to get started in robotics and use this info to advance your career, you'll want to listen to today's episode. Get Liz's roadmap into the areas and paths into robotics and apply these concepts to advance your technical skills. Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career...
Mar 31, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Liz shares her experience landing multiple high-paying engineering job offers. If you're an engineer looking for tips on how to excel in your career, then you'll want to listen to this episode. Job #1: Entry Level Jr. Robotics Engineer — General Motors (GM) Job #2: Senior Robotics Engineer — Viable Engineering Solutions Job #3: Software Engineer – The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get...
Feb 14, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Liz shares her tips for women navigating robotics and engineering careers. A must-listen for any lady looking to compete with the boys in technology. Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the next 90-days, so you could accept the robotics or technical role of your dreams, earn $100-$150k, and have practically unlimited earning potential for ...
Feb 02, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Liz walks through some tips on how to set up your technical resume and how to approach job hunting for engineers (and engineering students) to maximize your success in landing a robotics or tech job. Try Rezi for Free - Technical Resume Generator Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the next 90-days, so you could accept the robotics or tech...
Jan 26, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of Learn Robotics with Liz, I review Katy Perry's new music video, "When I'm Gone" and talk about all of the robotics and tech in the video. Robots are becoming more relevant — should they be used in music videos? And, of course, I talk about what the featured robots can be used for! Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the ...
Jan 19, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of Learn Robotics with Liz, I answer the ultimate question: Which computer to buy for robotics and engineering? Find out my answer and more on today's episode! Listener Submitted Question: Hi Liz, thanks for doing this. I'm starting as a grad student in a robotics program soon in the hopes of a career change. I like the coding side more (robotics software engineer), just because I'm very rusty on the electrical part and I love coding. Do you have any suggestions in this field? Al...
Jan 12, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of Learn Robotics with Liz, I answer the ultimate question: Which computer to buy for robotics and engineering? Find out my answer and more on today's episode! Questions in this episode: What are the two sides of robotics? How can I use robotics to become a better thinker? Robotics for robots or robotics for everything else Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 ...
Jan 07, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of Learn Robotics with Liz, I answer the ultimate question: Which computer to buy for robotics and engineering? Find out my answer and more on today's episode! Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the next 90-days, so you could accept the robotics or technical role of your dreams, earn $100-$150k, and have practically unlimi...
Jan 05, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Learn Robotics with Liz, I address my thoughts about going to engineering school. Should you get a 2-year, 4-year, or advanced engineering degree? That answer and more in today's episode! Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the next 90-days, so you could accept the robotics or technical role of your dreams, earn $100-$15...
Dec 29, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Are you interested in getting started in robotics? If so, then you'll want to check out this week's podcast episode. I'm asked a lot about how I got into robotics and what's the best way to get started. Learn 3 tactical tips to start your robotics journey, and find out what kind of student I was in school. All of this and more, in today's episode of Learn Robotics with Liz. If you liked the show, share it with a friend and subscribe so that you don't miss future episodes! Calling all high-achiev...
Dec 22, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of Learn Robotics with Liz, I chatted with my good friend and engineer, Aaron Lee. We spoke about current events in engineering and technology. First, we talked about the current state of the Semiconductor Industry — chip shortages anyone? Bringing electronic manufacturing back to the U.S. is a wish for a lot of people and companies. Is *duplicating* a factory in Arizona the answer? Then, we talked about the nearly 800 hp 2022 Dodge Challenger and what electric vehicles mean for ...
Dec 15, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, learn how you can take a slow Mac (iMac, MacBook, etc.) and significantly improve its performance with this simple, yet effective, upgrade. Calling all high-achieving technologists looking to reinvent their career to robotics If I offered to help you get 3-5 high-level interviews with Fortune 500 companies and Innovative Startups in the next 90-days, so you could accept the robotics or technical role of your dreams, earn $100-$150k, and have practically unlimited earning potenti...
Dec 08, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 1
