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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 “Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer)”

Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
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.
Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
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.
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
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 engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles.
Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
Develop solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
Determine project material or equipment needs.
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.
Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.

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