Electronic design knowledge and skills
Electronics Engineers design and develop complex electronic components and products. They must be able to keep track of multiple design elements and technical characteristics when performing these tasks.
Electronics Engineers
Descriptions & Duties
- Electronics Engineers design and develop electronic equipment, components and systems for commercial, industrial, or scientific use. They also involve in designing electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as broadcast and communications systems.
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:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
Project management knowledge and skills
Electronics Engineers must be able to work with others during the manufacturing process to ensure that their plans are implemented correctly. This collaboration includes monitoring technicians and devising remedies to problems.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- Typically have a bachelor's degree, preferably in electronic engineering, or power electronics, or equivalent
Professional qualification
- Corporate members of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in Electronics Engineering Discipline, or equivalent
Experience
4 to 6 years of working experience in consumer electronic product development
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 18-27
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 32-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Electronics Engineers generally work indoors in offices. However, they may visit sites to observe a problem or a piece of complex equipment.
Tools
- Integrated circuit testers - Logic analysers
- Microcontrollers - Programmable logic controllers PLC
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Signal generators - Function generators
