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