Occupation
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
$78,190 medianBelow-avg outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 17-3023.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
- 02Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- 03Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
- 04Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
- 05Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
- 06Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- 07Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
- 08Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
- 09Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
- 10Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- 11Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
- 12Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
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Knowledge the job leans on
Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsDesignEnglish LanguageMechanicalMathematicsProduction and ProcessingTelecommunications
Skills that carry over from service
TroubleshootingRepairingSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingEquipment MaintenanceOperations Monitoring