Robotics and Automation Training near Sugar Land, Texas

Ready to explore the world of robots and automation? If you like working with your hands and all things tech, this may be the perfect trade for you! Our robotics and automation school goes over the fundamentals of robotics like 3D printing and programming. Get the training needed to pursue a career in the field.¹

You don’t need to worry about having prior training or experience, the Robotics & Automation Technician program at Universal Technical Institute’s Houston campus will build your skills and knowledge from the ground up! In twelve months, we will take you through hands-on training that mirrors what is found on the field. Learn more about maintaining and repairing robotics machines, automation systems and more.

UTI's Texas trade school gives students the needed skills and knowledge to pursue work in industries such as electronics, health care, manufacturing and so much more. These companies benefit from the use of robotics and automation systems for things like assembly lines and data collection.

Going through our automation courses and training can prepare you to pursue entry-level positions. As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷

Some of the positions include:

Entry level

• Robotics and automation technician.
• Control systems technician.
• Maintenance technician.

Advanced

• Instrumentation and controls technician.
• Service technician III.
• Senior maintenance technician.
• Process control tech.
• Product tech specialist.
• Test engineering technician.
• System integrator.
• Robotics engineer.
• Project engineer.
• Control engineer.
• Automation program manager.

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.

See our training labs in person! Book a tour to see our robotics and automation school, meet our instructors and ask questions you may have about our program. Follow these directions to get to UTI Houston:

1. Take Interstate 69 and Sam Houston Tollway North to North Freeway Service Road in Houston. Take exit 63 from Interstate 45 North. (37.5 miles)
   1. Head southwest on Interstate 69. (0.2 miles)
   2. Take exit 108 toward Sweetwater Boulevard/First Colony Boulevard. (0.2 miles)
   3. Merge onto U.S. 59 Frontage Road. (0.5 miles)
   4. Sharp left to stay on U.S. 59 Frontage Road. (0.6 miles)
   5. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 69 North/US-59 North ramp. (0.3 miles)
   6. Merge onto Interstate 69/US-59 North. (4.9 miles)
   7. Keep right to continue on Interstate 69. (1.0 miles)
   8. Use the right three lanes to take exit 115 to merge onto Sam Houston Tollway North. (27.1 miles)
   9. Continue onto Texas 88 Beltway East/Sam Houston Tollway East. (0.3 miles)
   10. Use the right two lanes to take the Interstate 45 N/Interstate 46 South exit toward Dallas/Downtown. (0.2 miles)
   11. Use any lane to take the Interstate 45 North ramp to Dallas. (1.4 miles)
   12. Merge onto Interstate 45 North. (0.7 miles)
   13. Take exit 63 toward Airtex Drive. (0.3 miles)
2. Continue on North Freeway Service Road to your destination. (1.9 miles)
   1. Merge onto North Freeway Service Road. (1.4 miles)
   2. Turn right onto Northpark Central Drive. (0.4 miles)
   3. Turn left. (82 feet)
   4. Turn right. (161 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.