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Electrical and electronics engineering technicians typically need an associate’s degree.
EducationPrograms for electrical and electronics engineering technicians usually lead to an associate’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering technology. Vocational–technical schools include postsecondary institutions that serve local students and emphasize training needed by local employers.
Community colleges offer programs similar to those in technical institutes but include more theory-based and liberal arts coursework. Some of these colleges allow students to concentrate in computer electronics, industrial electronics, or communications electronics.
Prospective electrical and electronics engineering technicians usually take courses in ANSI C, C++ programming, Java programming, physics, microprocessors, and circuitry. The Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits programs that include at least college algebra, trigonometry, and basic science courses.
Important QualitiesLogical-thinking skills. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians must isolate and then identify problems for the engineering staff to work on. They need good reasoning skills to identify and fix problems. Technicians must also be able to follow a logical sequence or specific set of rules to carry out engineers’ designs, inspect designs for quality control, and put together prototypes.
Math skills. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians use math for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work.
Mechanical skills. Electronics engineering technicians in particular must be able to use hand tools and soldering irons on small circuitry and electronic parts to create detailed electronic components by hand.
Observational skills. Electrical engineering technicians sometimes visit construction sites to make sure that electrical engineers’ designs are being carried out correctly. They are responsible for evaluating projects onsite and reporting problems to engineers.
Problem-solving skills. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians create what engineers have designed and often test the designs to make sure that they work. Technicians help to resolve any problems that come up in carrying out the engineers’ designs.
Writing skills. These technicians must write reports about onsite construction, the results of testing, or problems they find when carrying out designs. Their writing must be clear and well organized so that the engineers they work with can understand the reports.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsThe National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) offers certification in electrical power testing. This certification would benefit those technicians working in the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution industry.
ETA International also offers certifications in several fields, including basic electronics, biomedical, and renewable energy.
The International Society of Automation offers certification as a Control Systems Technician. To gain such certification, technicians must demonstrate skills in pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic instrumentation. In addition, they must demonstrate an understanding of process control loops and process control systems.
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Gender
Male
90.0%Female
8.2%Unknown
1.9%Ethnicity
White
73.2%Hispanic or Latino
12.2%Asian
11.9%Unknown
1.7%Black or African American
1.0%Languages Spoken
Spanish
15.6%Arabic
15.6%French
12.5%Russian
9.4%Chinese
6.3%Thai
6.3%Swahili
3.1%Portuguese
3.1%Romanian
3.1%Korean
3.1%Mandarin
3.1%Urdu
3.1%Hindi
3.1%Dakota
3.1%Polish
3.1%Italian
3.1%Hmong
3.1%Electronic Test Technician
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Schools
University of Phoenix
11.8%Community College of the Air Force
8.6%More Tech Institute
8.6%Pennsylvania State University
6.5%Kirkwood Community College
6.5%Northeastern University
5.4%ITT Technical Institute-Germantown
5.4%University of Texas at Arlington
4.3%Los Angeles Pierce College
4.3%Palomar College
4.3%San Diego City College
4.3%Lawrence Technological University
4.3%Pennsylvania College of Technology
3.2%Illinois Institute of Technology
3.2%Ashford University
3.2%New England Institute of Technology
3.2%York Technical Institute
3.2%ITT Technical Institute-Austin
3.2%University of Washington
3.2%Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
3.2%Majors
Degrees
Associate
34.5%Bachelors
24.9%Other
22.8%Certificate
8.6%Masters
5.4%Diploma
3.7%Doctorate
0.1%Electronic Test Technician
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