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Automation Robotics Engineering Technology

Category: Manufacturing and Engineering

Program Description

Are you ready to start a career in automated systems for the manufacturing industry? Join us to become a mechatronics maintenance technician!

Automation technicians design, build, install, and troubleshoot systems used in packaging, supply chains, and other manufacturing processes. They utilize industrial robots to automate tasks across mechanical, electrical, motor controls, and pneumatic systems.

In our program, students gain hands-on experience with essential devices like PLCs and robots. This practical training prepares them for roles in the rapidly growing automation technology field, where they learn to diagnose and resolve issues to ensure smooth production. Graduates and apprentices assist engineers in refining both new and existing designs.

With automation robotics technology expanding rapidly, there's a strong demand for skilled mechatronics technicians. We collaborate with industry leaders to offer apprenticeships that prepare our students' for high-wage, in demand careers. Apprenticeship opportunities allow students to gain valuable real-world work experience while completing their studies.

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tech, our modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and industry partnerships ensure that graduates excel in this dynamic field. Students who earn an Associate of Applied Science degree can seamlessly transfer their credits toward a bachelor's degree in manufacturing and engineering technology, opening doors to advanced career opportunities.

Program Information

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Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Day and Evening
Semester: Fall or Spring
Campus: Brooklyn Park or Eden Prairie

Skills Required

The ARET Program does not have any prerequisites other than the regular Admissions process.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at .

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Email: OneStop@Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµTech.edu

Phone: 952-995-1300

Program Media

Events

Minnesota state week
Oct 1 - 31, 2025

Minnesota State Month

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Oct 23, 2025

Weekly Tour

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Oct 30, 2025

Weekly Tour

Robotics News

$4.1M DEED Grant Received

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

image of an engineer analyzing a computer microchip
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tech receives $4.1M from DEED to expand semiconductor training and grow Minnesota’s high-tech workforce.

Celebrating Manufacturing Month

Friday, October 3, 2025

Photographic montage showing hands working on a control Board, a person welding, hands manipulating electronics devices, and items made with a 3d printer.
October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota and across the nation.

Automation Robotics Program Named to National Semiconductor Network

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Instructor Brad Thorpe with students
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tech has been named by the National Institute for Industry and Career Advancementâ„¢ (NIICA) to the Semiconductor Industry Network of Community Colleges (SINC) as one of fifty nationwide colleges to represent the growing semiconductor industry.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Receives Grant Funding to Further Automation Robotics Program, Apprenticeships

Monday, April 15, 2024

Instructor Brad Thorpe with student
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has received a $350,000 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. government’s independent science agency.