Electronics Engineering Technicians

Computer and missile control instrumentation; electron tubes; test equipment; and other electronic components and systems are just some of the things that you'll need to plan out, construct, test, diagnose, repair, and alter.

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
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
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

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

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Getting Information Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

Computers and Electronics 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
Telecommunications Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Near Vision Know More
  4. Oral Comprehension Know More
  5. Oral Expression Know More
  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  7. Written Comprehension Know More
  8. Written Expression Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Coordination Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
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