Robotics and Automation Training near Pearland, Texas

Have a passion for tech and like to work with your hands? There is a whole industry dedicated to working with robots and automation technology that you can prepare to become a part of.

At Universal Technical Institute’s robotics and automation school, you can learn about basic programming, grow your computer and 3D printing skills, and get training needed for a career in the field.¹

You don’t need any prior experience to start training to become a robotics and automation technician. At UTI Houston campus, we base all our hands-on training on what is found on the field. If you have an interest in IT, networking and programming, the world of robotics and automation may be your calling.

In just twelve months, you can go through our robotics training program and gain knowledge on how to maintain and repair robotics machines, automation systems and more.

We strive to help our graduates succeed in their training. Through our Career Services department, we are able to provide resources, guidance and assistance for students throughout their career.

Our robotics and automation technician training prepares graduates 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 our grads can aspire to pursue 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.

Graduates from our Texas trade school are also prepared to pursue work in industries such as electronics, health care, manufacturing and more. A lot of companies benefit from the use of robotics and automation systems for their assembly lines, data collection and so much more.

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.

Did you know you can book a tour to see our robotics and automation school in person? You can meet our instructors and ask questions you may have about our program. Follow these directions to get to UTI Houston:

1. Get on Sam Houston Tollway W in Houston from TX-35 North. (4.3 miles)
   1. Head northeast on Texas 35 North/South Main Street toward East Broadway Street. (2.6 miles)
   2. Turn left onto Texas 8 Beltway West. (0.1 miles)
   3. Continue straight to stay on Texas 8 Beltway West. (0.4 miles)
   4. Keep left. (0.4 miles)
   5. Continue onto Texas 8 Beltway Frontage Road. (0.3 miles)
   6. Continue onto Texas 8 Beltway West. (0.2 miles)
   7. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto Sam Houston Tollway West. (0.3 miles)
2. Take I-45 North to North Freeway Service Road. Take exit 63 from I-45 North. (31.7 miles)
   1. Merge onto Sam Houston Tollway West. (3.0 miles)
   2. Keep right at the fork. (4.7 miles)
   3. Take the exit. (0.7 miles)
   4. Keep left at the form. (4.7 miles)
   5. Keep left. (3.3 miles)
   6. Keep left at the fork. (1.0 miles)
   7. Merge onto State Highway 288 North. (0.8 miles)
   8. Use the left two lanes to take the Interstate 45 North exit toward IAH Airport/Dallas. (0.4 miles)
   9. Merge onto I-45 North. (16.5 miles)
   10. Take exit 63 toward Airtex Drive. (0.3miles)
3. Continue on North Fwy 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, destination will be on the left. (161 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.