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You can get trained in robotics and automation in conveniently located Exton, Pennsylvania, a history-rich town that’s a suburb of artistic, exciting Philadelphia.
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Exton campus features state-of-the-industry labs for hands-on learning. You’ll also find supportive, caring teachers, a student community and a convenient shuttle bus to Philadelphia.
ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Being a robotics and automation technician means utilizing robots to automate tasks and working alongside engineers to integrate, maintain and troubleshoot robotic work cells and automated systems.
In this program coming to UTI Exton, students are equipped with the foundation needed to pursue entry-level careers as robotics and automation technicians.1
What does it take to become a robotics and automation technician? At UTI’s Exton campus, it means training in just 51 weeks!
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ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION COURSES IN EXTON, PA
Taking courses at UTI’s Exton campus means hands-on learning and knowledge built from the ground up. Some highlighted courses:
- Introduction to Manufacturing Systems
- Foundation Programming
- Control Logic & Troubleshooting
- DC Electrical Theory
- AC Electrical Theory
- Digital Electronics & Circuits
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Industrial Networking
- Industrial Robotics
- Math, OSHA, First Aid and Introduction to Applied Physics
- Instrumentation and Control
- Drafting and Computer-Aided Design
- Advanced Programming
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Mechanical Systems & Maintenance
- SCADA System Design
ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN EXTON, PA
The Exton campus can be a great place to train in robotics and automation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual median salary for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians in the United States was $65,080 in May 2023.59 This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.
Graduates of the Robotics & Automation Technician program are prepared to pursue entry-level careers like:77
- Robotics & Automation Technician
- Control Systems Technician
- Maintenance Technician
What Makes Robotics Technician Training Different With Us?
- Relationships with employers1
- Complete the program in just 51 weeks
- No prior experience needed
- Hands-on learning that mirrors real-world experience
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for robotics and automation technicians in the United States was $65,080 in May 2023.59 This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area. Robotics and automation can be a good career for those who love technology, enjoy basic math and want a career that’s hands-on with variety in the day-to-day work.
Some skills that a robotics and automation technician might possess include basic math skills, an understanding of 3D printing, basic programming knowledge, computer skills, the ability to take initiative and the desire to collaborate with other workers, as robotics technicians often work with engineers.
Time lengths can vary based on the programs and paths chosen. UTI’s Robotics & Automation Technician program in Exton is designed to be completed in just 51 weeks!
ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION TRAINING NEAR ME
With Philadelphia an hour away and just a few hours away from New York City, UTI’s Exton campus can be a great place to train. Exton is known as the “shopping center” for many suburbs of Philadelphia with its malls and downtown center.
UTI’s Exton campus features a state-of-the-industry Roush Yates Power & Performance lab. Some students have even reported driving from another state to get training here!
CAMPUS LOCATION
750 Pennsylvania Drive
Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
610-458-5595 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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