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