electronics engineering technician

Electronics engineering technicians work closely with electronics engineers in the development of electronic equipment and devices. Electronics engineering technicians are responsible for building, testing, and maintaining electronic devices.

Alternative Labels

assistant in electronics engineering

communication electronics engineering technician

control and instrumentation technician

digital electronics engineering technician

electronic equipment technician

electronics engineering assistant

electronics engineering technician

electronics engineering technologist

industrial electronics engineering technician

signal processing technician

signal processing technologist

technician in electronic equipment

technician in electronics engineering

technologist in electronics engineering

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs align components apply soldering techniques assemble electronic units assist scientific research conduct performance tests configure electronic equipment ensure finished product meet requirements fasten components inspect quality of products interpret electronic design specifications liaise with engineers meet deadlines prepare production prototypes read assembly drawings read engineering drawings record test data solder electronics test electronic units use testing equipment

Essential Knowledge

circuit diagrams design drawings electronic components electronic equipment standards electronic test procedures electronics integrated circuits printed circuit boards types of electronics

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse big data analyse test data apply technical communication skills assemble mechatronic units assemble sensors calibrate electronic instruments inspect electronics supplies install automation components install electrical and electronic equipment install mechatronic equipment integrate new products in manufacturing keep records of work progress maintain electronic systems maintain robotic equipment manage data manage quantitative data monitor machine operations operate precision machinery pack electronic equipment perform data mining perform test run program firmware repair electronic components resolve equipment malfunctions send faulty equipment back to assembly line solder components onto electronic board test mechatronic units test sensors use CAM software use precision tools use specific data analysis software utilise machine learning wear cleanroom suit write technical reports

Optional Knowledge

CAD software CAE software automation technology business intelligence cloud technologies consumer electronics control engineering data mining data storage electrical engineering firmware information extraction information structure mechanical engineering mechatronics medical devices microelectronics power electronics robotic components robotics sensors statistical analysis system software transmission technology unstructured data visual presentation techniques

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/27811419-407f-4868-a388-2f7df7aafd91

Status

released

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