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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

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Median pay

$77,180
Median annual pay for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

0.6%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

8,400
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

93,700
Estimated U.S. employment for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+600
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Associate's degree
Typical education needed to enter Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Reading Comprehension
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Writing
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Computers and Electronics
  2. 2Engineering and Technology
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Design
  5. 5Mathematics
  6. 6Customer and Personal Service

Abilities

  1. 1Deductive Reasoning
  2. 2Inductive Reasoning
  3. 3Written Comprehension
  4. 4Near Vision
  5. 5Oral Comprehension
  6. 6Problem Sensitivity

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Investigative
  3. 3Conventional
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Intellectual Curiosity
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Perseverance

Work activities

  1. 1Working with Computers
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Getting Information
  4. 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  5. 5Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  6. 6Documenting/Recording Information

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  4. 4Freedom to Make Decisions
  5. 5Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  6. 6Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

Representative tasks

  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
  • Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
  • Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
  • Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
  • Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.

Software and tools

Microsoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft Excel · in demandMicrosoft Outlook · in demandPython · hot technologyEclipse IDE · hot technologyOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management · hot technologyOracle Database · hot technologyJavaScript · hot technologyLinux · hot technologyMicrosoft Word · hot technologyMicrosoft Windows · hot technologyMicrosoft Visual Basic · hot technology

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