Robotics & Automation Program Overview
The world is relying more on automated processes and technology to keep businesses running and innovation alive. Robotics and automation technician schools, like Universal Technical Institute (UTI), are designed to train the next generation of aspiring techs.1
The Robotics & Automation Technician program is designed to prepare students for entry-level roles like robotics and automation technician, control systems technician and maintenance technician, to name a few.77 We teach electrical, mechanical and programming skills that are valued by the industry, and students get practice using programmable logic controllers.
12-18 months
6 campuses
Robotics & Automation Courses
Our robotics and automation technician schools are designed to cover industry-relevant topics. These are designed to help give students a foundation of knowledge they can build upon in their careers. Some of the course topics include:33
- Manufacturing systems and technology
- Practical math and applied physics
- Industrial robotics
- Industrial networking
- Foundation programming
- 3D printing
- Computer-aided design
- Programmable logic controllers
- DC and AC electrical theory
- Electronics
- Instrumentation and control
- Troubleshooting
Robotics & Automation Technician Training
Students can choose from three different robotics automation training programs to prepare them for careers as robotics and automation technicians:
- Robotics & Automation Technician program: This 12-month program equips students with the skills many employers are looking for today. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to pursue an entry-level robotics and automation technician jobs.1
- Electrical, Robotics & Automation Technology program: In just a year, students can take a program that focuses on topics like electrical wiring, electrical applications, computer-aided design, industrial robotics and more. The Electrical, Robotics & Automation program is offered at our Mooresville campus.
- Robotics and Automation Technology program with associate of applied science degree: This 18-month program offered at UTI's Canton, Michigan, campus awards graduates an associate of applied science (AAS) degree, which may help them as they pursue opportunities
Robotics & Automation Technician School Locations
Robotics & Automation Careers
Industries across the country use robotics and automation equipment. Robotics and automation technicians have the important role of keeping these machines and parts running smoothly.
Our robotics trade school grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work. Some job examples include:77
- Robotics & automation technician
- Control systems technician
- Maintenance technician
- Instrumentation and controls technician
- Senior maintenance technician
- Process control tech
- Product tech specialist
- Robotics engineer
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a number of opportunities for robotics and automation technicians — they can work in many industries, from industrial networking and communication to manufacturing or 3D printing. Technicians can also work in a range of environments, from labs to design facilities.
Our program options range in length from 51 weeks to 18 months. Students may choose to pursue the Robotics and Automation Technician Program, where they’ll earn either a certificate or diploma, depending on which campus they attend. The 18-month Robotics and Automation Technology program in Canton, Michigan, awards graduates an associate of applied science degree.
Industrial robots are used to automate tasks that otherwise would be done by humans. These tasks are often dull, repetitive or dangerous for humans. The industry utilizes electrical, mechanical and programming skills to build an automated system around a goal or task. Automation supports different industries, including automotive, consumer goods, metal industries and distribution.
With an education in robotics and automation, there are a variety of career paths you can explore. Some entry-level robotics and automation technician jobs include control systems technician, maintenance technician and robotics & automation technician.77 Technicians work in various industries, from manufacturing to healthcare to transportation.
Completing a formal training program is a great way to prepare for a career as a robotics and automation technician. While some people train on the job, learning at robotics and automation technician schools like UTI can prepare you to pursue a career in just 12 to 18 months.