Electronics engineering technicians

Electronics engineering technicians perform technical tasks to aid in electronic research, and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing technical assistance in research and development of electronic equipment, or testing prototypes
• Designing and preparing blueprints of electronic circuitry according to the specifications given
• Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for the manufacture and installation of electronic equipment, according to the specifications given
• Monitoring technical aspects of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment to ensure satisfactory performance and ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
• Assisting in the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of electronic systems
• Planning installation methods, checking completed installations for safety and controls or undertaking the initial running of the new electronic equipment or system
• Conducting tests of electronic systems, collecting and analyzing data, and assembling circuitry in support of electronics engineers