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Control Systems and Robotics

Powering Modern Industry

Tuition

$4,800

Program Length

48 credits

Next Start Date

07/27/2026

Enroll by

07/16/2026

Location

Main Campus

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Your Future in Controls Automation Starts Here

Step into a highly specialized career where hands-on skills meet technology. Learn in-demand skills鈥攆rom robotics to industrial networking鈥攖hat will prepare you for advanced work in the automated manufacturing industry.

Avg. Salary

$66k

for 蘑菇短视频 Grads

Career Growth

1.50%

by 2032 in Utah

Day in the Life

As a controls technician, you will help keep modern industry running by designing, implementing, and managing automated systems. No two days are exactly the same鈥攐ne might involve troubleshooting a malfunctioning sensor on a conveyor line, while the next might focus on reprogramming a PLC to improve efficiency. No matter your chosen field, your work combines technical know-how with problem-solving skills to keep equipment safe, reliable, and optimized.

Career Skills You'll Learn:

Programmable Logic Controllers

Learn how to operate specialized computers used in industrial automation.

Industrial Robots

Program and operate automated industrial robots to perform various tasks.

Industrial Networking

Understand how to connect industrial devices and systems through the use of networking technologies.

Servo System Programming

Use software and hardware to control the motion of a servo motor through feedback and corrective actions.

Vision Systems

Learn how to operate vision systems for quality control, robot guidance, and data reading.

Human Machine Interface

Understand the basics of HMI programming and learn how to facilitate communication and control.

Potential Career Paths

Control Engineer

Design, implement, and maintain control systems.

Automation Engineer

Design and implement automated processes and machinery.

Project Manager

Manage automation projects from start to finish, requiring strong technical and organizational skills.

Building Automation Engineer

Focus on the automation of building systems, like HVAC, lighting, and security.

Robotics Engineer

With further training, technicians can move into robotics鈥攄esigning, developing, and maintaining robotic systems.

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Program Overview

The Control Systems and Robotics program prepares students for advanced work as Control Systems Technicians in an automated manufacturing environment. This certificate provides hands-on training in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial robots, industrial networking, servo system programming, vision systems, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming.

Students work with industry professional teaching staff who emphasize hands-on instruction and provide competency training based on industry input for best practices and technological relevance.

Classroom Hours

Day: M-Th 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Day: F 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students

Credit transfer options
Available to view here

Estimated Tuition
$4,800

Estimated Materials Cost
$390

Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes

Program Materials

MaterialRequiredNewCourses
Graph ruled paper鉁�$3All
Digital Multimeter$65All
USB Flash Drive鉁�$20All
Fluid power and electrical drawing template鉁�$20All
Safety Glasses Clear鉁�$3All
Miller, Charles Ugly's Electrical Reference 2023 Jones & Bartlett, 2023. ISBN: 9781284275919鉁�$19All
General OSHA Online Safety Course鉁�$35TEAM 1010
FANUC America Corp. Handling Tool Operations & Programming Student Manual鉁�$133TEAM 1140
Max Rabiee Programmable Logic Controllers. 3rd. Goodheart Wilcox, ISBN: 978-1-60525-945-1鉁�$130TECE 1100, TECE 2010
Miller, Charles Ugly's Electrical Reference 2023 Jones & Bartlett, 2023. ISBN: 9781284275919鉁�$19TECE 1400, TECE 1410, TECE 1415
Subtotal of required materials$382

Material costs are subject to change.

This program has no admission requirements. You may start your admissions application at any time.

The 蘑菇短视频 Control Systems and Robotics program has rolling start dates throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application deadlines and program start dates below to ensure a smooth application process.

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07/16/202607/27/2026
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  • Build an operational industrial network containing computers and control devices.
  • Program a process using a common PLC.
  • Design and program and HMI screen to interface with a PLC and control a process.
  • Program a servo-driven process with a PLC.
  • Identify, locate, communicate with other devices, and inspect two different parts using machine vision.
  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully build a project that integrates multiple control topics.

Required Core Courses (Credits: 44)

Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
Control Systems and Robotics Core (Credits: 44)
TEAM 1010Essential Skills and Safety3$300
TEAM 1020Pneumatics2$200
TEAM 1030Hydraulics2$200
TEAM 1040Industrial Mechanics3$300
TEAM 1050Electrical Systems2$200
TEAM 1060Motor Controls3$300
TEAM 1070Programmable Logic Controllers4$400
TEAM 1080Applied System Diagnostics2$200
TEAM 1138Vision Systems1$100
TEAM 1140Industrial Robotics3$300
TEAM 1300Building Control Panels3$300
TEAM 2146Electrical Fluid Power Control Systems2$200
TECE 1000Industrial Networking Basics1$100
TECE 1050Vision Systems Basic1$100
TECE 1100Programmable Logic Controllers II3$300
TECE 1150Human Machine Interface (HMI) Programming2$200
TECE 1200Industrial Networking II2$200
TECE 1250Servo Motors and Drives1$100
TECE 1800Integration Capstone4$400

Elective Courses (Credits: 4)

Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
Control Systems and Robotics Electives (Credits: 4)
TECE 1010Machine Safety Integration1$100
TECE 1130Autonomous Mobile Robots1$100
TECE 1400Instrumentation Process Control2$200
TECE 1410Instrumentation Pressure Control2$200
TECE 1415Instrumentation Thermal Control2$200
TECE 1700FANUC Advanced Programming1$100
TECE 2010Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers III3$300
TECE 2110Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers II3$300
TECE 2150Mechatronics3$300
TECE 2210Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers III3$300
TEDR 1200Parametric Solid Modeling3$300
TEWT 1311Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) I2$200
Mike Tolson

Mike Tolson has over 20 years of mechanical maintenance experience, including 18 years in the manufacturing industry and 12 years of industrial automated machine build, setup, and training experience. Mike graduated from the 蘑菇短视频 Industrial Automation Maintenance program in 2016. In 2017, he became a full-time instructor so that he could continue his passion for conveying his knowledge to others. Mike truly enjoys being a part of others鈥� success and will do what it takes to help students obtain their goals.

Office Hours (by appointment)
M & F: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
T-Th: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location
Manufacturing Tech 100E

mike.tolson@otech.edu

801-395-3771

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