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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”.

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Tasks for “Electrical Mechanical Technician”

Develop or upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, or systems.
Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
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.
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.
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.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
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.
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.
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.
Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

Dual power supplies
Programmable logic controllers PLC
Frequency counters
Tachometers
Wire cutters
Oscilloscopes
Power drills
Power meters
Dynamometers
Stroboscopes
Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
Laser printers
Multimeters
Ohmmeters
Ammeters
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Transformers
Voltage testers
Wrist anti-static straps
Spectrum analyzers
Welding hoods
Power screwdrivers
Current probes
Impedance meters
Microprocessors
Voltage probes
Screwdrivers
Nanosecond universal counters
Signal measuring equipment
Q meters
Binocular light compound microscopes
Digital cameras
Bench lathes
Digital voltmeters DVM
Digital plotters
Soldering stations
Wire strippers
Welding goggles
Anti-static heel grounders
Wire crimpers
Potentiometers
Desktop computers
Dataloggers
Magnetic pickup tools
Wire wrap guns
Wattmeters
Soldering equipment
Phase shifters
Personal computers
Function generators
Notebook computers
Brushless direct current DC motors
Phase shift indicators
Adjustable wrenches
Logic analyzers

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C
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