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