Electronics engineering technical skills
Electronics Engineering Technicians conduct tests of electronic systems, collect and analyse data, and assemble circuitry in support of electronics engineers.
Electronics Engineering Technicians
Descriptions & Duties
- Electronics Engineering Technicians perform technical tasks to aid in electronic research and in the design, manufacture, assembly, operation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
Maintenance and calibration knowledge and skills
Electronics Engineering Technicians perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment to ensure satisfactory performance and ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
Troubleshooting knowledge and skills
Electronics Engineering Technicians often test the designs to make sure that they work. Technicians help to resolve any problems that come up in carrying out the engineers' designs.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A higher diploma or an associate degree in electronics engineering technology
Experience
gain skills through work experiences
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$60,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Electronics Engineering Technicians typically work in offices, laboratories, and factories because their jobs involve both engineering theory and assembly-line production. They usually work regular office hours.
Tools
- Impedance meters
- Integrated circuit testers - Logic analysers
- Multimeters - Signal measuring equipment
- Oscilloscopes
- Potentiometers - Direct current DC potentiometers
- Signal generators - Function generators; Radio frequency RF signal generators
- Voltage or current meters - Digital voltmeters DVM; Voltage testers
