What is an electronic assembly technician and how to become one

Key steps to become an electronic assembly technician

1. Explore electronic assembly technician education requirements

   Most common electronic assembly technician degrees

   Associate

   49.3 %

   High School Diploma

   18.6 %

   Bachelor's

   18.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific electronic assembly technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Mechanical Assembly	11.59%
   Mechanical Drawings	10.58%
   Lean Manufacturing	9.06%
   Soldering Irons	7.00%
   Surface Mount Components	5.38%

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3. Complete relevant electronic assembly technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electronic assembly technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an electronic assembly technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electronic assembly technician resumes.

4. Gain additional electronic assembly technician certifications

   Electronic assembly technician certifications can show employers you have a baseline of knowledge expected for the position. Certifications can also make you a more competitive candidate. Even if employers don't require a specific electronic assembly technician certification, having one may help you stand out relative to other applicants.

   The most common certifications for electronic assembly technicians include Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma) and IPC Certification Using IPC-7711 and IPC 7721.

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5. Research electronic assembly technician duties and responsibilities

   • Operate stamping machine and assemble ESD carts.
   • Flex circuits, through-hole components and limit SMD work.
   • Hand soldering through-hole and SMT soldering to component level repairs.
   • Perform component level repair on SMT PWB's using test bed data.

6. Prepare your electronic assembly technician resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your electronic assembly technician resume.

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7. Apply for electronic assembly technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an electronic assembly technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams