electrical engineering technician
Electrical engineering technicians work together with electrical engineers in electrical engineering reasearch. They perform technical tasks and aid in the designing, testing, manufacturing and operation of electrical devices and facilities.
Also called: electrical systems technician, technician in electrical systems, technician in electrical engineering, electrical technician, electrical installations inspector, electrical engineering assistant, electrical equipment technician
- 28
- essential skills
- 39
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3113
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- electronics engineering technician12 skills in common
- microelectronics engineering technician11 skills in common
Essential skills
28- abide by regulations on banned materials
- adjust engineering designs
- align components
- apply soldering techniques
- assemble electrical components
- assist scientific research
- design drawings
- electrical discharge
- electrical engineering
- electrical equipment components
- electrical testing methods
- electrical wiring diagrams
- electricity principles
- ensure material compliance
- fasten components
- inspect quality of products
- liaise with engineers
- measure electrical characteristics
- operate soldering equipment
- perform test run
- prepare pieces for joining
- prepare production prototypes
- read assembly drawings
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- record test data
- test electrical equipment
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
39- apply coating to electrical equipment
- apply technical communication skills
- bend wire
- CAD software
- CAE software
- design electric power systems
- dispose of hazardous waste
- electric drives
- electric generators
- electric motors
- electrical equipment regulations
- electrical machines
- electrical power safety regulations
- electrical wire accessories
- electrical wiring plans
- electromechanics
- inspect electrical supplies
- integrate new products in manufacturing
- keep records of work progress
- maintain electrical engines
- maintain electrical equipment
- maintain power plants
- manufacture of electrical wire products
- monitor machine operations
- nuclear energy
- oversee logistics of finished products
- power electronics
- power engineering
- provide power connection from bus bars
- repair wiring
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- switching devices
- troubleshoot
- use CAM software
- use specialised tools in electric repairs
- use wire hand tools
- use wire processing machinery
- wire harnesses
- write technical reports
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