Electronics Engineering Technicians
Also called:
Electronics Technician, Engineering Technician, Electronics Engineering Technician, Test Technician
What they do:
Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.
On the job, you would:
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
- Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
Engineering and Technology
- product and service development
- computers and electronics
Communications
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
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Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- hold or move items with your hands
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
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You might use software like this on the job:
Development environment software
Analytical or scientific software
- Mentor Graphics ModelSim
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Computer aided design CAD software
- Cadence software
- National Instruments Multisim
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associate's degree or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$57,850
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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