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