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Electrical Engineering Technicians

SOC 17-3023.03

Test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants or laboratories. Usually work under direction of engineers or technologists.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Active Listening

3.4

Complex Problem Solving

3.4

Monitoring

3.2

Speaking

3.1

Active Learning

3.1

Operation Monitoring

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.1

Engineering and Technology

4.1

English Language

3.9

Mathematics

3.6

Production and Processing

3.5

Mechanical

3.4

Design

3.0

Physics

3.0

Key Tasks

1Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.

2Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.

3Inspect electrical project work for quality control and assurance.

4Identify solutions to on-site technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment.

5Collaborate with electrical engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems.

Also Known As

Electrical Engineering Technician Electrical Equipment Technician Electrical Technician Electrification Adviser Electronics Technician Engineer Engineering Assistant Engineering Technician Equipment Specialist Failure Analysis Technician