Electrical Engineering Technicians

Test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants or laboratories.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
LOW
Critical decision making
MED
Level of responsibilities
MED
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
MED
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Communication with others
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Leadership
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

Computers and Electronics Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
Design Know More
Engineering and Technology Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
Mechanical Know More
Production and Processing Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Finger Dexterity Know More
  3. Near Vision Know More
  4. Oral Comprehension Know More
  5. Oral Expression Know More
  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  7. Visual Color Discrimination Know More
  8. Written Comprehension Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Monitoring Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
Quality Control Analysis Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
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