Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

• Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
• Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
• Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
• Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
• Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
• Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
• Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
• Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
• Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
• Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
• Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
• Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.
• Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
• Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
• Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
• Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
• Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.

Showing wage data for:
New Orleans

• Entry: $36,930
• Median: $71,000
• High: $111,120
• Hourly Wage: $17.76
• Median Hourly: $34.13
• High Hourly: $53.43

Check out local colleges and training programs that will get you started on the path to this career.

• Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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