Electronics Engineering Technician

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Description
Electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers,
communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and
other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and
testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.
Electronics engineering technicians work closely with electrical engineers. They work
primarily in manufacturing settings, research and development laboratories, and the
utilities industry. Electronics engineering technicians typically need an associates degree.
Sample Job Titles: Digital Technician, Electrical Technician, Electronics Technician

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$49,454 - $112,076
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Work Environment
Electronics engineering technicians work closely with electrical and electronics engineers.
For this reason, teamwork is an important part of the job. They work in offices,
laboratories, and factories because their job tasks involve both engineering theory and
assembly-line production.
Electronics engineering technicians may be exposed to hazards from equipment or toxic
materials, but incidents are rare if proper procedures are followed.

Main Duties

Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for

putting electronics units together, applying knowledge of electronic theory and

components.
Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or
specifications to assist engineers.
Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate
performance and determine need for adjustment.
Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components using hand or power
tools.
Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or
attending conferences, workshops, or other training.
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field
representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics
components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
Perform preventative maintenance or adjustment of equipment or systems.
Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or
existing equipment.

Important Skills

Logical-thinking skills. 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.
Math skills. 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
handtools and soldering irons on small circuitry and electronic parts to create detailed
electronic components by hand.
Problem-solving skills. 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 on 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.

Career Cluster

This cluster includes the production of products on a large

scale using machinery to create a final product. Different
jobs include maintenance; installation and repair, quality
assurance; logistics and inventory control; and health, safety

Manufacturing

and environmental assurance.

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British Columbia

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Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
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Job Outlook based on NOC 2241 (Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians)

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Salary Ranges

Canada

$33,575 - $87,828

Alberta

$49,454 - $112,076

British Columbia

$31,300 - $83,467

Manitoba

$30,570 - $83,467

New Brunswick

$36,517 - $76,790

Newfoundland and Labrador

$41,734 - $108,549

Nova Scotia

$39,209 - $82,549

Northwest Territories

Not Available

Nunavut

Not Available

Ontario

$33,178 - $100,161

Prince Edward Island

Not Available

Quebec

$33,387 - $79,649

Saskatchewan

$37,560 - $85,616

Yukon

Not Available

Salary Ranges are based on hourly rates for NOC 2241 (Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians) and an
estimated 2086 hours per year

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Employment Growth

2012

106,671

2013

104,401

2014

103,154

2015

102,553

2016

102,032

2017

101,420

2018

100,939

2019

100,602

2020

100,133

2021

99,836

2022

99,655

Employment Growth based on Stats Canada Occupation Group 224

Requirements

Education Level

Secondary School

On-the-job Training

College/Apprenticeship

University

Requirements

Completion of a one- or two-year college program in electrical or electronics

engineering technology is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering
technicians.
Certification in electrical or electronics engineering technology or in a related field is
available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists
and technicians and may be required for some positions.
A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before
certification.

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Helpful Links
British Columbia:
ASTTBC Registration Department
www.asttbc.org
Alberta:
Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta
www.aset.ab.ca
Saskatchewan:
Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians
www.sastt.sk.ca
Prince Edward Island:
ACETTPEI
www.acettpei.ca
New Brunswick:
New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
www.nbscett.nb.ca

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