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Electrical Engineering Technicians

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Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Electrical Engineering Technicians

Importance
Activity
80% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

    79% 

    Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

    • understand detailed electronic design specifications
    • understand engineering data or reports
    • understand technical information for electronic repair work
    • understand service or repair manuals
    • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals

    78% 

    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

    • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel

    76% 

    Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

    • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
    • use scientific research methodology
    • use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
    • use technical regulations for engineering problems
    • follow manufacturing methods or techniques
    • use robotics systems technology
    • follow statistical process control procedures
    • use knowledge of metric system

    76% 

    Processing Information

      74% 

      Getting Information

      • read blueprints
      • read manufacturing outlines for electronic products
      • read schematics
      • read technical drawings

      74% 

      Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

        73% 

        Documenting/Recording Information

          72% 

          Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

          • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance

          71% 

          Handling and Moving Objects

          • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand

          70% 

          Making Decisions and Solving Problems

          • resolve engineering or science problems

          68% 

          Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

            67% 

            Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

            • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
            • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
            • modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
            • repair computer controlled manufacturing systems
            • install, maintain, or repair electronics manufacturing equipment
            • test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
            • troubleshoot electronics manufacturing equipment
            • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
            • repair electronic components, equipment, or systems

            66% 

            Interacting With Computers

              66% 

              Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

                65% 

                Thinking Creatively

                  65% 

                  Analyzing Data or Information

                  • evaluate engineering data
                  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
                  • analyze test data
                  • analyze engineering test data

                  63% 

                  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

                  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
                  • calculate engineering specifications

                  62% 

                  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

                    62% 

                    Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

                      62% 

                      Performing General Physical Activities

                        60% 

                        Developing Objectives and Strategies

                        • develop plans for programs or projects

                        58% 

                        Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

                          57% 

                          Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

                          • estimate cost for engineering projects

                          57% 

                          Scheduling Work and Activities

                            57% 

                            Controlling Machines and Processes

                            • use precision measuring tools or equipment
                            • operate precision test equipment
                            • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
                            • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment

                            56% 

                            Training and Teaching Others

                              55% 

                              Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

                              • communicate technical information

                              54% 

                              Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

                                52% 

                                Developing and Building Teams

                                  52% 

                                  Coaching and Developing Others

                                    52% 

                                    Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment


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