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Electrical Engineering Technicians - 17-3023.03

O*NET-SOC Description

Test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants or laboratories. Usually work under direction of engineers or technologists.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Engineering Technician
  • Electronics Technician
  • Instrument and Controls Technician (I & C Technician)
  • Test Technician
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Technician
  • Relay Tester
  • Electrical Technician
  • Results Technician
  • Test Specialist

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  • Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  • Assemble or test solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
  • Assess electrical components for consumer electronics applications, such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
  • Build or test electrical components of electric-drive vehicles or prototype vehicles.
  • Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems.
  • Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  • Create or modify electrical components to be used in renewable energy generation.
  • Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
  • Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
  • Install or maintain electrical control systems or solid state equipment.
  • Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
  • Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
  • Perform supervisory duties, such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves, or completing performance evaluations.
  • Plan method or sequence of operations for developing or testing experimental electronic or electrical equipment.
  • Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
  • Prepare contracts and initiate, review and coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process.
  • Prepare electrical project cost or work-time estimates.
  • Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  • Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
  • Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
  • Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.
  • Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze engineering test data
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • analyze test data
  • calculate engineering specifications
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • communicate technical information
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • estimate cost for engineering projects
  • evaluate engineering data
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • follow manufacturing methods or techniques
  • follow statistical process control procedures
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
  • install, maintain, or repair electronics manufacturing equipment
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
  • operate precision test equipment
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • read blueprints
  • read manufacturing outlines for electronic products
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • repair computer controlled manufacturing systems
  • repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
  • resolve engineering or science problems
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
  • troubleshoot electronics manufacturing equipment
  • understand detailed electronic design specifications
  • understand engineering data or reports
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical information for electronic repair work
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use robotics systems technology
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
  • use technical regulations for engineering problems

Military Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Electrical Technician

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Electrical Technician
  • Electrician, Research