WHERE TO FIND ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN TRAINING NEAR ME

Enrolling in postsecondary education can be a big decision that puts you a step closer to pursuing a career in robotics and automation. We have schools all over the country, from north to south and east to west. If you’re wondering, “Are there robotics schools near me?” there might be a location in your part of the country.

Prepare To Become an Automation Technician With Our Program¹

Our robotics and automation programs are designed to take about a year and a half or less to complete. Students develop their knowledge in hands-on robotics and automation courses that cover topics like:

• Manufacturing technology and systems
• Precision measuring and applied physics
• Industrial networking
• Programmable logic controllers
• AC and DC electricity
• Industrial robotics
• Foundational programming
• Electronics
• 3D printing
• Computer-aided design
• Instrumentation and control
• Troubleshooting

Our learning model includes lab instruction, where students get to train with industry-aligned equipment. Instructors have years of experience in the industry and support students as they learn.

Graduates have the skills and credentials needed to apply for entry-level robotics and automation jobs throughout the country.¹ Our Career Services department even helps students find opportunities that match their interests and passions.

Skills You’ll Gain in Robotics & Automation Training

The Robotics & Automation Technician program is designed to equip students with skills for entry-level jobs in the robotics and automation fields. Students will gain hands-on training with robotics systems and technology used in industries like manufacturing and logistics. They'll be taught core principles of electrical and mechanical systems, fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and much more.

Career Paths for Robotics & Automation Technicians

Our 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 entry-level and advanced career paths could include:⁷⁷

Entry-Level

• Robotics & 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

The goal of the robotics and automation training at UTI is to give students a foundation of knowledge they can build upon as they pursue career opportunities and growth.

Robotics & Automation School Locations

Have a "robotics programs near me" search going? We offer robotics and automation training at locations throughout the country. If you’re moving from another area, our Housing Assistance team is here to help you find accommodations for your stay during school. You can find our robotics and automation programs at the following campuses.

Canton, MI

2955 Haggerty Road | Canton, MI 48188

Located in the Detroit area, our Canton, Michigan, campus is close to the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the Canton-Plymouth Mettetal Airport. It’s also near attractions like the Detroit Zoo, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and the Detroit Institute of Arts. The campus offers core programs in aviation, energy, HVACR, industrial maintenance, wind and welding.

Houston, TX

533 Northpark Central Drive | Houston, TX 77073

As one of the most populous cities in the United States, there’s plenty to do in Houston, Texas. The campus is close to downtown Houston, NASA's Johnson Space Center, Lake Conroe and much more. The campus also offers core programs in wind, industrial maintenance, HVACR, automotive, collision repair, diesel, welding, airframe and powerplant, and non-destructive testing.

Mooresville, NC

220 Byers Creek Road | Mooresville, NC 28117

Mooresville, North Carolina, is home to NASCAR Technical Institute. The school’s right at home in Race City USA, close to Charlotte Motor Speedway and the zMAX Dragway. The campus currently features programs in automotive, CNC machining, welding and HVACR. Electrical, Electronics, & Industrial Technology; Electrical, Robotics & Automation Technology; and Electrical and Industrial Maintenance Technology programs coming to NASCAR Tech.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

9494 Haven Avenue | Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

On the West Coast in California, the Rancho Cucamonga campus is a short drive to downtown Los Angeles. It’s near the San Gabriel Mountains and close to the beach. The location features programs in automotive, diesel, welding, wind power and industrial maintenance.

Exton, PA

750 Pennsylvania Drive | Exton, PA 19341

Located just 33 miles outside of Philadelphia, the Exton campus offers vibrant student life with no shortage of things to do outside of training. Thanks to industry-aligned labs offering hands-on training, some students have even reported driving from other states to get training here!¹⁸ Automotive, diesel and welding programs are available at this campus.

Lisle, IL

2611 Corporate West Drive | Lisle, IL 60532

Conveniently located outside Chicago, Lisle offers a beautiful downtown district, the Morton Arboretum and the multimillion-dollar Benedictine University Sports Complex for when students aren’t busy training. The campus offers automotive, diesel, welding, industrial maintenance and wind programs.

How To Enroll in Automation & Robotics Technician Training Near Me

It’s simple to apply to our Robotics & Automation Technician program. First, we recommend you contact us to connect with an Admissions Representative who will walk you through the process. You can call us at 800-834-7308, or fill out the contact form online, and we’ll contact you.

Classes start throughout the year, so you don’t have to wait a season or two to begin a program. Our goal is to help you select a program schedule and location that’s most convenient for you.

Once you enroll, we can help you with the next steps. That includes housing, financial aid and military and veterans services.^10,20 If you have any questions, we’re here for you.