Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

• Electrician, Automotive
• Equipment Installer

• Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions.
• Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
• Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
• Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
• Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor charges.
• Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
• Install equipment and accessories such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
• Record results of diagnostic tests.
• Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors; add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces; and reinstall interior parts.
• Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.
• Run new speaker and electrical cables.
• Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.

• analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
• calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
• communicate technical information
• conduct sequential tests to locate electronic malfunction
• determine installation, service, or repair needed
• distinguish colors
• estimate cost for repair services
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• install electrical fixtures or components
• install electronic equipment, components, or systems
• install electronic power, communication, control, or security equipment or systems
• install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
• install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
• install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring
• measure, weigh, or count products or materials
• obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• read blueprints
• read tape measure
• read technical drawings
• repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
• repair or adjust measuring or control devices
• repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
• replace electronic components
• solder electrical or electronic connections or components
• test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
• test electronic or electrical circuit connections
• understand detailed electronic design specifications
• understand service or repair manuals
• understand technical information for electronic repair work
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use oscilloscopes in electronics repair
• use precision tools in electronics repair
• use soldering equipment
• use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter