Electronics engineering technician

About this occupation

Electronics engineering technicians work closely with electronics engineers in the development of electronic equipment and devices. Electronics engineering technicians are responsible for building, testing, and maintaining electronic devices.

• Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
• Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
• Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.

Preparation

Job Zone 3 of 5

Interests

Realistic, Investigative, Conventional

Top skills: Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Active Listening, Speaking

US median pay: US$78,190 a year (2025), 95,130 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Subjects this work relies on

How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).

• Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyVery important (4.3)
• Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (4.0)
• Technical DrawingO*NET: DesignVery important (4.0)
• English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (3.9)
• MetalworkO*NET: MechanicalImportant (3.4)
• Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.4)

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Preparation needed

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.