Career Details

Electrical Drafters

Draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic equipment.

What You’ll Do

Consult with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts, and determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
Examine electronic schematics and supporting documents to develop, compute, and verify specifications for drafting data, such as configuration of parts, dimensions, and tolerances.
Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry and printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.

Abilities You’ll Need

Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Mathematical Reasoning,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Administration and Management,Computers and Electronics,Customer Service,Design,Education and Training,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Public Safety and Security

What You’ll Earn

Average: $59,700.00

Range

High: $98,740.00

Low : $36,630.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

Certificate

Skills

Communication,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Problem Solving,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computers,Microsoft Office Software