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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. |
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians |
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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.
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.
Electrical and electronics engineering technicians typically need an associate’s degree.
The median annual wage for electrical and electronics engineering technicians was $61,130 in May 2015.
Employment of electrical and electronics engineering technicians is projected to decline 2 percent from 2014 to 2024. Employment of these technicians is projected to decline in manufacturing and in the federal government.
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Learn more about electrical and electronics engineering technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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| Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
19,450 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing |
15,530 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing |
8,360 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
7,450 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services |
6,980 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution |
5,340 |
| Postal Service (federal government) |
4,980 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services |
4,440 |
| Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
3,360 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing |
3,130 |
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