Amarillo College’s Automation and Controls Program prepares students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, and process control systems. Students learn to install, program, troubleshoot, and maintain automated systems that control machinery, robotics, and industrial processes.
The demand for skilled automation and control technicians continues to grow as industries adopt smart manufacturing technologies. Local and regional employers such as Bell Textron, Cacique Foods, Hilmar Cheese, Tyson Foods, Valero, Pantex, and Phillips 66 seek qualified professionals to operate and maintain their increasingly automated systems.

Take a look at jobs in this field that are high-paying and growing in our region right now. View data on wages, employment, and education requirements for these careers.
