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Robotics & Automation Program Overview
The Robotics & Automation Technician program is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers like robotics and automation technician, control systems technician and maintenance technician, just to name a few. We teach electrical, mechanical and programming skills including programmable logic controller, valued by the industry.
12-18 months
6 campuses
Robotics & Automation Courses
Some of the course topics include:
- 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 two different programs to prepare them for careers as robotics and automation technicians. An AAS degree option is available at our campus in Canton, Michigan.
- 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
- Robotics and Automation Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree: This 18-month program offered at UTI's Canton, Michigan, campus awards graduates a Robotics and Automation Technology 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 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.77 Some job examples include:
- 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 Associate Degree in Applied Science program is offered at our campus in Canton, Michigan.
- 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 robotics and automation technician jobs include electromechanical technician, drafter, mechanical engineering technician, electrical and electronics installer/repairer, machinery maintenance worker, field service technician, and industrial engineering technician.77
- 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 a technical school like UTI can prepare you to pursue a career in just 12 to 18 months.