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