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Job Description
Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3023.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Electronics Engineering Technicians”.
Also Known As…
- Electronics Engineering Technicians
- Test Technician
- Technician
- Senior Electronics Technician
- Refurbish Technician (Refurb Tech)
- Failure Analysis Technician (FA Technician)
- Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech)
- Electronics Technician
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Electrical Technician
- Weapons System Instrument Mechanic
- Tube Rebuilder
- Semiconductor Development Technician
- Research Instrumentation Technician
- Laser/Electro-Optics Technician (LEOT)
- Laser Technician
- Instrumentation/Controls/Electrical Systems Technician (ICE Technician)
- Instrumentation Technician
- Instrument/Control Technician
- Instrument Technician Apprentice
- Instrument Technician
- Instrument Repairer
- Instrument Mechanic
- Electronic Systems Technician (EST)
- Electronic Specialist
- Electronic Development Technician
- Electrical Mechanical Technician
- Electrical Mechanical Fabrication Technician
- Electrical Instrument Repairer
- Electrical Equipment Technician
- Drafting Technician
- Digital Tech (Digital Technician)
- Developmental Electronics Assembler
- Controls Technician
- Computer Engineering Technician
- CNC Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Programmer)
- Certified Control Systems Technician
- Cellular Phone Repairer (Cell Phone Repairer)
- Calibration Technician
- Calibration Laboratory Technician
- Calibration and Instrumentation Technician
- Automation Technician
Tasks for “Digital Tech (Digital Technician)”
- Survey satellite receival sites for proper signal level or provide technical assistance in dish location or installation, transporting dishes as necessary.
- Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
- Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
- Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.
- Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
- Develop or upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, or systems.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
- Fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, or chassis, using bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools.
- Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
- Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.
- Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans.
- Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers.
- Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
- Design basic circuitry and draft sketches for clarification of details and design documentation under engineers' direction, using drafting instruments or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment.
- Write computer or microprocessor software programs.
- Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
Related Technology & Tools
- Voltage testers
- Digital plotters
- Welding hoods
- Digital cameras
- Power drills
- Bench lathes
- Oscilloscopes
- Impedance meters
- Wire strippers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Ohmmeters
- Wire wrap guns
- Function generators
- Spectrum analyzers
- Tachometers
- Wattmeters
- Stroboscopes
- Phase shift indicators
- Desktop computers
- Laser printers
- Dual power supplies
- Signal measuring equipment
- Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
- Digital voltmeters DVM
- Current probes
- Brushless direct current DC motors
- Frequency counters
- Wire cutters
- Dataloggers
- Personal computers
- Multimeters
- Voltage probes
- Wire crimpers
- Wrist anti-static straps
- Power meters
- Nanosecond universal counters
- Magnetic pickup tools
- Microprocessors
- Logic analyzers
- Screwdrivers
- Potentiometers
- Soldering equipment
- Programmable logic controllers PLC
- Ammeters
- Dynamometers
- Welding goggles
- Phase shifters
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Soldering stations
- Power screwdrivers
- Notebook computers
- Q meters
- Transformers
- Anti-static heel grounders
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software
- Linux
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- C++
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- C
- SAP
- National Instruments Multisim
- PTC Creo Parametric
- Mentor Graphics ModelSim
- Human machine interface HMI software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Database software
- Microsoft Word
- Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
- Microsoft Access
- Cadence PSpice
- Graphics software
- Bentley MicroStation
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Root cause analysis software
- FileMaker Pro
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Verilog
- Microsoft Office
- Emulators