SALARY BREAKDOWN
AVERAGE
$78,320
ANNUAL
$37.65
HOURLY
*Average base salary does not include overtime, per diem or other incentives.
KNOWLEDGE
- Computers and Electronics
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
- Design
- Mathematics
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Troubleshooting
QUALIFICATIONS
- Problem Sensitivity
- Near Vision
- Deductive Reasoning
- Written Comprehension
- Inductive Reasoning
TOP EXPECTED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
01
Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
02
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
03
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
04
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
05
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
06
Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
07
Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
08
Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
09
Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
10
Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
CURRENT AVAILABLE & PROJECTED JOBS
92,090
Current Available Jobs
69,944
Projected job openings through 2030
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