Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

What Does a Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• 2Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
• 3Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• 4Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• 5Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• 6Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
• 7Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
• 8Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Altium Designer
• Anadigm Designer2 EDA
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe ActionScript
• Agilent Advanced Design System ADS
• Altera MAX
• Altera Quartus II
• Analog Devices VisualDSP++
• Ansoft HFSS
• Ansys Fluent

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary