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Electronics Engineering Technologists

SOC 17-3029.04

Assist electronics engineers in such activities as electronics systems and instrumentation design or digital signal processing.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Active Listening

3.6

Mathematics

3.5

Troubleshooting

3.5

Speaking

3.4

Operation Monitoring

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.7

Telecommunications

4.4

Engineering and Technology

4.2

English Language

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Design

3.5

Mathematics

3.4

Public Safety and Security

3.3

Key Tasks

1Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

2Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.

3Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.

4Prepare or maintain design, testing, or operational records and documentation.

5Assemble circuitry for electronic systems according to engineering instructions, production specifications, or technical manuals.

Also Known As

Analog Circuit Designer Analog Device Designer Applied Technologist Building Components Designer Circuit Designer Communications Technologist Computer Engineering Technologist Digital Circuit Designer Electronic Parts Designer Electronic Technologist