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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

Related Skills:

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Active Listening
Troubleshooting

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Other Career Titles:

Communications Technologist, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering Technician, Electronics Technician, Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech), Engineering Technologist, System Technologist, Technologist

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Career Projections 2016 - 2026

Currently Employed

125,800

As of 2019 (Estimated)

Projected Employment

127,800

by 2029

Projected Growth

2%

by 2029

Career Outlook

Below Average

is expected for the future

Average National Pay

$65,260

or $31.38 hourly

Training Level

Some College

varies state to state

About Career Projections

Career Projections data is supplied by BLS.gov via the Occupational Outlook Handbook data that was updated in 2018. The data is based on projections from 2016-2026.

Outlook and Impact Employment Outlook

This occupation is not expected to grow rapidly.

Outside factors aren't expected to cause future growth.

Some careers face significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials are not immediately expected. Employment demand could remain the same or decrease slightly over time.

What They Do

Possible Work Activities

Interacting With Computers
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Training Options

About Training

One of ATEEC’s goals is to identify and maintain an online listing of environmental, energy, and water technology programs in the nation’s two-year colleges, high schools, and workforce training organizations. With the rapid changes in these technology fields, our program databases are updated periodically, but are not comprehensive.

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Work Values

Support

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Tasks

Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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Currently Employed

125,800

Projected Employment

127,800

Projected Growth

2%

Career Outlook

Below Average

Average National Pay

$65,260

Training Level

Some College

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Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Related Skills:

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Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

125,800

Projected Employment

127,800

Projected Growth

2%

Career Outlook

Below Average

Average National Pay

$65,260

Training Level

Some College

View Other Training Options

View Job and Career Openings

Join Our Mission

ATEEC is supported and funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

About Us

PARTNERS

REPORTS

ATEEC

101 West Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

Toll-free: 866.419.6761

See our Privacy Policy.