Engineering17-3023.00Specialization

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

$72,800
Median Pay
1-3 years
Training
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AI Resilience Score

Score 3/6: balanced factors means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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How we calculated this:

AI Exposure
Medium+1

41% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Stable+1

+1% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 17/25

Total Score3/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09

Key Responsibilities

  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
  • 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.
  • Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
  • Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
  • Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
  • Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
  • Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Bachelor's degree

Time to Job Ready

1-3 years

Based on Job Zone 3. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

CAD software (AutoCAD)Test and measurement softwareSchematic capture toolsPLC programmingMicrosoft OfficeSimulation software

Key Abilities

Written ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionNear VisionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionVisualization

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Compensation Details

$46,420
10th Percentile
$72,800
Median
$105,320
90th Percentile

Based on 97,420 employed workers

Also Known As

Analog Circuit DesignerAnalog Device DesignerAnalysis SpecialistApplied TechnologistAutomation Maintenance TechnicianAutomation TechnicianBuilding Automation Technician (Building Automation Tech)Building Components DesignerCalibration and Instrumentation TechnicianCalibration Laboratory Technician

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 17-3023.00