Median Annual Wage: $59,820
Education: Post-secondary certificate (32%); Associate's degree (25%); Some college, no degree (17%)
Projected Growth: Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
Related Job Titles: Engineering Technician; Test Technician; Engineering Assistant; Electrical Engineering Technician; Electrical Technician; Relay Tester; Results Technician; Test Specialist; Instrument and Controls Technician (I & C Technician); Generation Technician
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Electrical Engineering Technicians.
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- Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
- Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems.
- Identify solutions to on-site technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment.
- Inspect electrical project work for quality control and assurance.
- Set up or operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions.
- Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
- Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Electrical Engineering Technicians.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Electrical Engineering Technicians.
