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Summary Description


	Test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants or laboratories. Usually work under direction of engineers or technologists.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Electrical Engineering Technician

2.	Electrical Equipment Technician

3.	Electrical Technician

4.	Electrification Adviser

5.	Electronics Technician

6.	Engineer

7.	Engineering Assistant

8.	Engineering Technician

9.	Equipment Specialist

10.	Failure Analysis Technician

11.	Generation Technician

12.	Instrument and Controls Technician (I & C Technician)

13.	Light Technician

14.	Lighting Adviser

15.	Lighting Specialist

16.	Programmable Logic Controller Programmer (PLC Programmer)

17.	Programmable Logic Controller Technician (PLC Technician)

18.	Relay Tester

19.	Research Electrician

20.	Results Technician

21.	Solar Lab Technician

22.	Test Specialist

23.	Test Technician

Job Tasks

	Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment. Assemble equipment or components. Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. Maintain electronic equipment.

	Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments. Assemble equipment or components.

	Inspect electrical project work for quality control and assurance. Inspect finished products to locate flaws.

	Identify solutions to on-site technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment. Resolve operational performance problems.

	Collaborate with electrical engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems. Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.

	Prepare, review, or coordinate ongoing modifications to contract specifications or plans. Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.

	Build or test electrical components of electric-drive vehicles or prototype vehicles. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. Fabricate devices or components.

	Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems. Interpret design or operational test results.

	Provide technical assistance in resolving electrical engineering problems encountered before, during, or after construction. Provide technical guidance to other personnel.

	Install or maintain electrical control systems or solid state equipment. Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems. Maintain electronic equipment.

	Set up or operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

	Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings, or design comments for sound electrical engineering practice or conformance with established safety or design criteria. Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.

	Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material. Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.

	Write procedures for the commissioning of electrical installations. Prepare procedural documents.

	Write engineering specifications to clarify design details or functional criteria of experimental electronics units. Document technical design details.

	Create or modify electrical components to be used in renewable energy generation. Design electrical equipment or systems.

	Plan method or sequence of operations for developing or testing experimental electronic or electrical equipment. Determine operational methods. Devise research or testing protocols.

	Assemble or test solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems. Test products for functionality or quality. Assemble equipment or components.

	Assess electrical components for consumer electronics applications, such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers. Evaluate the characteristics of green technologies.

	Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations. Design electrical equipment or systems.

	Prepare electrical project cost or work-time estimates. Estimate operational costs. Estimate time requirements for development or production projects.

	Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions. Test green technologies or processes.

	Plan, schedule, or monitor work of project support personnel. Supervise production or support personnel.

	Perform supervisory duties, such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves, or completing performance evaluations. Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment. They are also involved in the manufacture and deployment of equipment for automation.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians work closely with electrical engineers. They work primarily in manufacturing settings, engineering services, the federal government, research and development laboratories, and the utilities industry.

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