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Job Description

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2072.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 103,760.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 49.00
Currently, there are 132,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Electronics Engineers, Except Computer”.

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Tasks for “Electronics Design Engineer”

Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles.
Determine project material or equipment needs.
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
Develop solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.

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