Career Details

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.

What You’ll Do

Put together electrical and electronic systems and prototypes
Build, calibrate, and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment
Visit construction sites to observe conditions affecting design
Identify solutions to technical design problems that arise during construction of electrical systems
Inspect designs for quality control, report findings, and make recommendations
Draw diagrams and write specifications to clarify design details of experimental electronics units

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comprehension,Coordination,Dependability,Good Communications,Hands-On Activities,Mathematical Reasoning,Originality,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Building and Construction,Computers and Electronics,Design,Education and Training,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Mechanical,Physics,Production and Processing

What You’ll Earn

Average: $57,440.00

Range

High: $91,730.00

Low : $35,150.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Detail Oriented,Math Skills,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Repairing,Systems Evaluation,Time Management

Technology

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Microsoft Office Software