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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”.
Also Known As…
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Test Engineering Manager
- Test Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer (R&D Engineer)
- Radio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer)
- Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer)
- Evaluation Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Electronics Design Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Transmitter Engineer
- Transmission and Protection Engineer
- Traffic Circuit Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Telecommunication Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
- Studio Operations Engineer-in-Charge
- Radio Frequency Design Engineer (RF Design Engineer)
- Radar Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Principal Engineer
- Outside Plant Engineer
- Outside Plant Cable Engineer
- Nanotechnologist
- Microwave Supervisor
- Microwave Engineer
- Guidance and Control System Engineer
- Failure Analysis Technician
- Equipment Engineer
- Electrophonic Engineer
- Electronics Test Engineer
- Electronics Research Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Electronic System Engineer
- Electronic Parts Designer
- Electrical Electronics Engineers
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Dial Equipment Engineer
- Customer Equipment Engineer
- Compatibility Test Engineer
- Communications Engineer
- Commercial Engineer
- Circuit Designer
- Circuit Design Engineer
- Central Office Facilities Planning Engineer
- Central Office Equipment Engineer
- Automotive Power Electronics Engineer
- Automation Engineer
Tasks for “Product Engineer”
- 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.
- Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
- Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
- Determine project material or equipment needs.
- Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
- Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
- Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
- Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles.
- Develop solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management 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.
- 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.
- Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
- Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
- Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
- Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
- Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
- Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
- Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
- Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
- Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
- Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
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