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