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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
- Refurbish Technician (Refurb Tech)
- Failure Analysis Technician (FA Technician)
- Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech)
- Electronics Technician
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Electrical Technician
- Digital Tech (Digital Technician)
- Weapons System Instrument Mechanic
- Tube Rebuilder
- Senior Electronics Technician
- 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
- 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 “Senior Electronics Technician”
- Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.
- Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.
- Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
- Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
- 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.
- Develop or upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, or systems.
- Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
- Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
- Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers.
- Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans.
- Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
- Fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, or chassis, using bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools.
- Write computer or microprocessor software programs.
- Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
- Survey satellite receival sites for proper signal level or provide technical assistance in dish location or installation, transporting dishes as necessary.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Related Technology & Tools
- Wire wrap guns
- Function generators
- Phase shifters
- Ohmmeters
- Wrist anti-static straps
- Tachometers
- Microprocessors
- Digital plotters
- Spectrum analyzers
- Desktop computers
- Logic analyzers
- Transformers
- Dual power supplies
- Power drills
- Dynamometers
- Soldering equipment
- Laser printers
- Screwdrivers
- Digital cameras
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Brushless direct current DC motors
- Impedance meters
- Voltage probes
- Oscilloscopes
- Signal measuring equipment
- Stroboscopes
- Adjustable wrenches
- Welding hoods
- Frequency counters
- Current probes
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Ammeters
- Personal computers
- Potentiometers
- Bench lathes
- Magnetic pickup tools
- Voltage testers
- Digital voltmeters DVM
- Wire crimpers
- Power screwdrivers
- Soldering stations
- Welding goggles
- Nanosecond universal counters
- Phase shift indicators
- Wire strippers
- Wire cutters
- Wattmeters
- Q meters
- Anti-static heel grounders
- Programmable logic controllers PLC
- Notebook computers
- Dataloggers
- Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
- Multimeters
- Power meters
- Spreadsheet software
- C
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Microsoft Office
- Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
- Cadence PSpice
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Emulators
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Microsoft Excel
- Verilog
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Linux
- C++
- Mentor Graphics ModelSim
- Root cause analysis software
- FileMaker Pro
- Microsoft Word
- National Instruments Multisim
- Graphics software
- Bentley MicroStation
- PTC Creo Parametric
- SAP
- Human machine interface HMI software
- Database software