Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technician
Also posted as Also posted as: Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technician II, Sr Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technician, Technician II
An electrical & electronics engineering technician diagnoses and repairs electronic equipment down to the board and component level, using schematics and test instruments to bring failed gear back to life. It's a hands-on job in shops and industrial plants, and many people start with a two-year associate degree or a focused certificate rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
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Diagnose electronics
Trace faults through circuits with meters, scopes, and schematics.
Repair to component level
Replace boards and components, including precise soldering work.
Test and verify
Prove repairs against specification before equipment returns to service.
Maintain test gear
Keep instruments calibrated and the bench ready for the next failure.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Electrical
Installing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical circuits and components safely.
Electronics
Testing, repairing, and replacing circuit boards, sensors, and electronic assemblies.
Troubleshooting
Isolating root causes fast using a systematic, test-driven approach.
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