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Job Description

Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3023.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Electronics Engineering Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Technician”

Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
Write computer or microprocessor software programs.
Design basic circuitry and draft sketches for clarification of details and design documentation under engineers' direction, using drafting instruments or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment.
Develop or upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, or systems.
Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.
Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.
Fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, or chassis, using bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools.
Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
Survey satellite receival sites for proper signal level or provide technical assistance in dish location or installation, transporting dishes as necessary.
Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers.
Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

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Screwdrivers
Voltage probes
Adjustable wrenches
Soldering stations
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Frequency counters
Dataloggers
Spectrum analyzers
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Power meters
Potentiometers
Tachometers
Brushless direct current DC motors
Function generators
Wire wrap guns
Phase shifters
Dual power supplies
Power screwdrivers
Bench lathes
Desktop computers
Dynamometers
Digital voltmeters DVM
Nanosecond universal counters
Ammeters
Transformers
Welding hoods
Phase shift indicators
Q meters
Anti-static heel grounders
Wire strippers
Logic analyzers
Stroboscopes
Digital plotters
Digital cameras
Oscilloscopes
Programmable logic controllers PLC
Welding goggles
Ohmmeters
Power drills
Current probes
Multimeters
Voltage testers
Wire cutters
Laser printers
Wattmeters
Soldering equipment
Microprocessors
Signal measuring equipment
Binocular light compound microscopes
Notebook computers
Wire crimpers
Wrist anti-static straps
Magnetic pickup tools
Impedance meters

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