
Learn Robotics with Liz
By Learn Robotics

Learn Robotics with LizNov 18, 2023

22. Do Engineers Need Mentors?
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, Classes, and the Robotics Career Blueprint Program
- Who should take advantage of this?!
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 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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

21. How Doers Get More Done in Robotics
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 accept the robotics or technical role of your dreams, earn $100-$150k, and have practically unlimited earning potential for the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

20. Why You Should Consider a Career in Robotics (Q&A Edition)
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, and have practically unlimited earning potential for the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

19. The #1 Difference Between a "Program" and a "Course"
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 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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: Work with Liz in the Robotics Mentorship Program

18. Do you REALLY need another Degree for Robotics?
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 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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

17. Stuck in your tech career? Here's what to do.
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 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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

16. I Failed My First Career Fair as a Robotics Engineer
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, and have practically unlimited earning potential for the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

15. How to choose a coding language (for Beginners)
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, earn $100-$150k, and have practically unlimited earning potential for the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

14. How to Plan Your Robotics Career (Students & Professionals)
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 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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

13. Why Your Robotics Program Sucks (and how to fix it)
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 roadmap for success.
👉 Get our help setting up your program: Apply here (for schools + organizations)
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Liz Miller is the CEO of Learn Robotics and is a Robotics Engineer with a wealth of robotics and automation experience (from aerospace to commercial to startups). It's no surprise that Liz is surrounded by more robots than most! She's taught hundreds of students in person and online how to build robots.

12. Where Robotics is Headed in the Next 3 Years
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 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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast
Thanks for listening to the show! Consider leaving a ⭐️ 5-star review and Subscribe to receive new episodes!
Liz Miller is the CEO of Learn Robotics and is a Robotics Engineer with a wealth of robotics and automation experience (from aerospace to commercial to startups). It's no surprise that Liz is surrounded by more robots than most! She's taught hundreds of students in person and online how to build robots.

11. How to Get a High Paying Robotics Job - Learn Robotics with Liz
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 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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast
Thanks for listening to the show! Consider leaving a ⭐️ 5-star review and Subscribe to receive new episodes!
Liz Miller is the CEO of Learn Robotics and is a Robotics Engineer with a wealth of robotics and automation experience (from aerospace to commercial to startups). It's no surprise that Liz is surrounded by more robots than most! She's taught hundreds of students in person and online how to build robots.

10. Why women should be in robotics
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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

09. Technical Resumes & Job Hunting for Engineers
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.
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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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

08. Katy Perry - When I'm Gone Music Video Review (Robotics Edition)
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 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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast
Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-4YMlihRf4
Robotics in this episode:
- Spot Boston Dynamics Robot: https://www.bostondynamics.com/products/spot
- Exoskeletons: https://www.celeramotion.com/applications/medical/exoskeleton-robotics/

07. Q&A: Research Robotics vs. Industrial Robotics - What you should know.
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? Also would like to know what working in the automation field is like, which is probably different than working on cutting-edge robotics. ~Natonion
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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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

06. Two Sides of the Coin (Robotics Edition) | Learn Robotics with Liz
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 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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast

05. Which Computer to Buy for Robotics and Engineering?
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 unlimited earning potential for the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast
Questions in this episode:
- Should I get an Apple or Windows Computer?
- Which computer specs do I need to maximize my budget?
- Which computer model should I buy?
- Where can I get a good deal on Apple computers? (BONUS!)
Articles from this episode:
1. 20 Best Laptops for Engineering

04. Which Robotics Engineering Degree is for Me
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-$150k, and have practically unlimited earning potential for the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast
Questions in this episode:
- Should I go to engineering school?
- Should I get a 2-year trade degree?
- When should you get a Masters's/Ph.D. in robotics?
Articles from this episode:
1. What is robotics engineering
2. What is it like to go to WPI
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03. How to Get Started in Robotics | Learn Robotics with Liz
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.
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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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast
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02. Semiconductors, Electric Vehicles, and the Metaverse with Aaron Lee
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 the truest of auto enthusiasts, gearheads, and the like. And with the rise of Electric Vehicles, where are we getting these batteries? Would you drive an Electric Sports Car or Wrangler?
Finally, we wrap the show by talking about Meta and what the "metaverse" means for future social lives, businesses, and innovation in the technology space.
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 the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast
Questions we chat about in the episode:
- What is the implication of these technologies in society?
- Are cars really *cars* without a gas or diesel engine?
- How will social lives change with the introduction of Meta and virtual reality worlds?
Articles from this episode:

01. Speed Up a Slow iMac | Learn Robotics with Liz
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 potential for the rest of your career, would you take me up on the offer?
Apply here: https://www.learnrobotics.org/podcast
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