Electronics Engineering Technicians

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.

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

1. Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.

2. Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.

3. Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.

4. Assemble, test, and maintain circuitry or electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronics, using hand and power tools.

5. Adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components, using hand tools and soldering iron.

6. Write reports and record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, and specifications to assist engineers.

7. Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.

8. Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.

9. Provide user applications and engineering support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades and enhancement.

10. Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems and to provide information on product use.

11. Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops or other training.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

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.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Electronics Engineering Technicians. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Electronics Engineering Technicians, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$34,180 for entry level workers, and $64,070 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Least Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 8,670 Electronics Engineering Technicians employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 8,030  employed in NY. This represents a decrease of 0 job(s) each year, and a total of 170 job openings each year.

Sciensational Workshops:The Rocket Robot, Make and Take it Home - Rocket Robot:Design,build and program Robots. The Robots can do some interesting things. Also, in the Make and Take it Home workshop, you will make and take home a wide assortment of toys designed to teach you science concepts in a hands-on way.

Sciensational Workshops:The Rocket Robot, Make and Take it Home - Rocket Robot, design,build and program Robots! The Robots can do some interesting things. Also, in the Make and Take it Home workshop, you will make and take home a wide assortment of toys designed to teach you science concepts in a hands on way.

Goudreau Museum of Mathematics in Art and Science - The Goudreau Math Museum offers workshops for staff development. Workshops can be done either at the Goudreau Museum, located in New Hyde Park, NY, or at your school. The topics include using teddy bears, clowns and animals to help young children develop logical thinking to use as a problem-solving strategy, the concepts of shape, balance, symmetry, reflection, and 2-3 and 3-d space using geometric shapes to develop Art-Tessellations and a look at some surprising places to find math in and out of the classroom are available.

PROMYS: Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists - PROMYS is a six week summer program at Boston University designed to encourage motivated high school students to explore the creative world of mathematics in a supportive community of peers, counselors, research mathematicians, and visiting scientists.

MCC College for Kids - Among other interests, the camp allows students to cultivate an interest in science and technology, explore possible career areas, and discover the excitement of hands on lab work designing Lego robots, a pinhole camera, a periscope, and an engineering project.

School-Business Partnerships of Long Island FIRST LEGO League - Eight weeks of research and design culminate in the SBPLI-LI FIRST LEGO League Tournament. The challenge and excitement of designing and building an original robot for 9 to 14 year olds demonstrates their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play and sportsmanship. The synopsis of the 2007/08 season is not yet available.

Polytechnic University Mathematics Institute - The Mathematics Institute at Polytechnic University focuses on giving high school students real-world, problem-solving experience with an emphasis on pure and applied mathematics. Students will build their skills within areas such as Number Theory, Geometry, Combinatorics, and Elementary Analysis.

Columbia Education Center's Math Mini-Lessons (High School) - Youth Net is a server on the Internet that sponsors this group of lesson plans that came from the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshops. They were done by a consortium of teachers from 14 states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States.

Careers in Statistics: A World of Opportunity - Statisticians collect and analyze data, then calculate results using a specific design. They are able to draw conclusions and make decisions in the face of uncertainty. Statisticians provide crucial guidance in determining what information is reliable and which predictions can be trusted. Careers in Statistics informs the reader that mathematical and statistical knowledge is applied to social, economic, medical, political, and ecological problems in a variety of businesses and industries.

GetTech - Math and Science are the cornerstones you need for an exciting and rewarding career in the technology-driven future. GetTech will show you careers where you can put those skills to work creating the future.

EXCITE, EXploring Interests in Technology and Engineering Camp - Inspiring middle school girls to make a difference in the world through math, science and technology is behind IBM's commitment this year for conducting more than 50 EXITE Camps. More than 1,700 girls, ages 11 to13 take part in a variety of engineering and science related projects at the week long EXITE camps across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Robotics: Assistive Design for the Future - The Robotics: Assistive Design for the Future program is designed to integrate engineering and technology into middle school students' after school and in-school curriculum. The curriculum is based on the students designing, building and programming a LEGO robot that will serve as an assistive device for some physically challenged population. The unit consists of ten lessons which take approximately 10 hours of instructional time with students.

Bank Street School Upper Camp II Digital Technology - Digital Technology (ages 10-13) offers instruction in video taping, digital camera work, sound engineering, digital editing, and theatrical light design. Campers will work on a variety of creative individual and group digital projects, making their own short films and working together to create a documentary film all about Summer 2007!

Rader's NumberNut - NumberNut.com is a website that teaches the basics of math to all ages. It has sections on artithmetic which includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. More advanced ideas like fractions, decimals, and percentages have been added. Information on prealgebra topics is coming!

Student Learning Assistance Center Math Tutorials - Looking to help your students get the most out of their math education? These math tutorials contain lessons for basic mathematics, algebra and geometry, precalculus and calculus. Interactive review exercises, powerpoint slides and easily printed text are included.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Center for Initiatives in Pre-College Education (CIPCE) - RPI, through CIPCE, works with area K12 teachers and students, as well as local, statewide and national organizations, to promote the use of robotics and other technologies in the classroom. Since its inception, a series of professional development, academic and after-school programs have been created.

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century - How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore the Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century list of the top 20 achievements and learn how engineering shaped a century and changed the world.

American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) - The American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) is a professional membership and educational society dedicated to serving the professional growth and advancement of the individual working in the design drafting community. ADDA is the only membership organization dedicated exclusively to the professional designer/drafter in all disciplines.

Park & Ride 2007 Amusement Park Ride Design Pre-Engineering Program for Middle School Girls - Do you want to: Design and build an amusement park ride? Learn about engineering? Come to RIT for a weekend event! Park & Ride 2007 Amusement Park Ride Design Pre-Engineering Program for Middle School Girls is an annual spring event to increase interest among girls in the field of engineering by guiding them through a hands-on experience with an engineering project.

Engineering technicians - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

MCC for Kids: The Riedman Summer Technology Camp at Brighton Campus - The camp allows students to cultivate an interest in science and technology, explore possible career areas, and discover the excitement of hands-on lab work designing Lego robots, a pinhole camera, a periscope, and an engineering project.

Children's Summer Programs, Technology Enrichment Program - Discover your interests and talents through hands on, activity packed learning sessions that include the mystery involved in magic, explore the world of color and mirrors, learn to use different ?keys? to open the many doors of science and more!

Union College Robot Camp 2007 - Create a working robot! Build your own programmable robot to keep.

TryEngineering.org - This resource for students,ages 8 to18, their parents, their teachers and their school counselors will find this portal about engineering and engineering careers, to be helpful for young people to better understand what engineering means, and how an engineering career can be made part of their future.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) LEGO League - Considered the little league of the FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST LEGO League uses LEGO bricks and other elements such as sensors, motors, and gears. Teams gain hands on experience in engineering and computer programming principles as they construct and program their unique robot inventions.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center Space Academy - Trainees who want to be Astronauts must learn to think like astronauts and the Space Academy Programs are designed to do just that! Participants have three fields of specialized study (or track options) to choose from: Aviation, Space, and Robotics.

Summer at RPI: VEX Robotics Engineering Academy - Participants will work in teams to create a VEX robot that will be able to complete a challenge course. During this experience, students will learn to manipulate robots with both remote control and computer programming. Robots will be constructed by assembling a combination of mechanical components, basic electronics and sensors.

Columbia Education Center's Math Mini-Lessons (Elementary) - Youth Net is a server on the Internet that sponsors this group of lesson plans that came from the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshops. They were done by a consortium of teachers from 14 states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States.

Johnnie's Math Page - Johnnie's Math Page is a collection of K8 interactive math activities gathered by an elementary math teacher. This is great for individual practice or whole-group interactive whiteboard use. The activities include measurement, fractions, multiplication and more.

InterMath - InterMath is a professional development effort designed to support teachers in becoming better mathematics educators. It focuses on building teachers' mathematical content knowledge through mathematical investigations that are supported by technology. Lesson plans include handouts.

Cooper Union Research Internship Program - The Research Internship Program provides a great opportunity for high school students to tackle research problems in a college setting. Interns work in teams on applied research projects under the constant guidance of Cooper Union undergraduate teaching assistants. Each project is supervised and mentored by Cooper Union faculty and covers fields such as civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, biomedical and environmental engineering; mathematics, chemistry, physics and astronomy.

US Space and Rocket Center Space Camp - Space Camp uses space to excite and educate children ages 9 to 11 in the fields of math, science and technology. Multi-Axis trainer, 5-Degrees of Freedom Chair, 1/6th Gravity Chair and the Manned Maneuvering Unit are a few of the experiences awaiting you!

National Math and Science Initiative, Inc. (NMSI) - Improving American students' performance in math and science coursework is the most effective way to increase the United States' global competitiveness.NMSI is a non-profit entity created to raise funds for the improvement of math and science education in the U.S. NMSI plans to award grants in up to 10 states for training and incentive programs for AP and pre-AP courses and up to 10 colleges and universities for the replication of UTeach in fall 2007. Over the next five years, NMSI plans to make additional awards for the expansion of both programs.

Cornell University CURIE Academy: For Girls Who Dream Big - The CURIE Academy is a one-week residential program for high school girls who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering.

Cornell University CATALYST Program - Cornell Association for the Technological Advancement of Learned Youth in Science and Technology CATALYST Program is a one-week summer residential program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds. CATALYST seeks to advance diversity in engineering and especially encourages members of groups underrepresented in the fields of math, science, and engineering (African American, Latino/a, or Native American) to apply.

LEGO? MINDSTORMS? - Robotics is a popular and effective way for teachers to cover important areas of their Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths curricula. The LEGO? MINDSTORMS? for Schools series is tailor-made for classroom and after-school club use. It includes construction sets, programming tools and activity packs.

FIRST and the Finger Lakes - Upstate New York Region - This year's game, titled Rack & Roll poses a new challenge to the high school teams to design and build robots that can pick-up donut-shaped pool floats and place them on a star-like ten-foot-tall structure on the playing field. The teams have a limited six-week period to design, build and test their robots. Rochester Institute of Technology will host the 2007 FIRST Finger Lakes Regional Robotics Competition.

TechXplore:A 21st Century Approach to Science and Technology Learning - TechXplore is a high impact education program and competition that connects teams of students with technology professionals from electronics, telecommunications, and high tech companies to explore the world of technology. Student teams conduct their research in accordance with project guidelines. Once the research process is complete, each student team creates a Web site to present their results which often include a concept for a new technology application or new product.

Education Initiatives, Tech Valley Teacher Externship Program - This program provides middle and high school teachers with first hand work experience in a technology company. Its designed to expose teachers to careers in the math, science and technology fields, and educate them about the skills that are needed for the future workforce in Tech Valley.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - Founded in 1880, ASME is a 120,000-member professional organization focused on technical, educational and research issues of the engineering and technology community.

Math Dude: See How Cool Math Can Be Algebra Video Series - The Math Dude, a new video series helps middle and high school students improve their Algebra skills. These fast?paced programs are aimed at helping students with Algebra I and each five- to seven-minute episode may be viewed online through podcasts and iTunes.

Materials Science and Engineering Careers and Resources - If you are interested in a career in Materials Science and Engineering or just want to learn more about this exciting field you've come to the right place! This site is also of interest to those interested in metallurgy, ceramics, plastics, semiconductors and composites.

Learn NC: Math - Learn NC gives you what you need for K12 teaching. The site leads you to web resources and complete lesson plans. The math link covers math topics from a lesson called Dinosaur Math(K) for manipulatives learning to algebra and discrete mathematics named To be or not to be(8-12).

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is made up of approximately 34,600 Civilian and 650 military members. The military and civilian engineers, scientists and other specialists work hand in hand as leaders in engineering and environmental matters and provide quality, responsive engineering services to the country.

National Academy of Engineering (NAE) - The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) mission is to promote the technological welfare of the nation by marshaling the knowledge and insights of eminent members of the engineering profession. This is a portal for all engineering activities at the National Academies, which along with the NAE include the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council.

IBM EXITE (EXploring Interests in Technology and Engineering) Camp - Inspiring middle?school girls to make a difference in the world through math, science and technology is behind IBM's commitment this year for conducting more than 50 EXITE Camps. More than 1,700 girls, ages 11?13 will take part in a variety of engineering and science?related projects at the week?long EXITE camps across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific, sponsored for the eighth year by IBM.

Children's Summer Programs:Technology Enrichment Program - This program will give incoming 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders a chance to discover their interests and talents through hands-on, activity-packed learning sessions. Students will be given the opportunity to explore several dynamic areas that include: World of Magnets,Electronics, Transportation and Machines.

Monroe Community College High School Engineering Competition - Monroe Community College High School Engineering Competition includes three events. SumoBots: design an electric powered SumoBot with the force to push an opponent's SumoBot off a round table having a 7-foot diameter. Auto Safety : design and build the lightest model car body that will protect 2 extra large eggs during a collision with a concrete block and have the styling and features that would make it an appealing choice to a car buyer. And Wooden Bridge: design and build a wooden bridge with a mass less than 25 grams that will support the maximum load at mid-span.

New York City / New Jersey FIRST - New York City / New Jersey FIRST is dedicated to inspiring young people's interest in science and technology. Through the FIRST programs young proplr have the opportunity to participate on FIRST Robotics , FIRST Vex Challenge , and FIRST LEGO League and Junior FIRST LEGO League teams and compete in tournaments and competitions in the region and around the nation.

SummerIT: Robotics - For Middle School students and teachers - Programming LegoBots to engage in a themed scenario with group problem-solving challenges at every stage of development.

Engineering technicians - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

SummerITeens:Professional Development Opportunities - SummerITeens Professional Development Opportunities for area educators include Energy and Nanotechnology Camp and Math and Science Institutes for grades K12.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Vex Challenge - The FIRST Vex Challenge is a mid-level robotics competition intended to bridge the gap between FIRST Lego League and the premier FIRST Robotics Competition. Creative problem-solving skills are used to build robots that do amazing things.

Polytechnic University Summer Research Institute - The Summer Research Institute of Polytechnic University provides talented high school students with educational opportunities in science, engineering and mathematics beyond those regularly available in course and laboratories at students' high schools. Students engage in independent research in university laboratories under the guidance faculty mentors.

Engineers Week - Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of math, science, and technology literacy, and motivates youths to pursue engineering careers in order to provide a diverse, vigorous and informed engineering workforce.

SUNY New Paltz Summer Camp: Mad Science Robotics Camp - Mad Science has sparked imaginative learning with their unique brand of engaging and educational live programs and activities. Robotics Camp - Explore the basic technology used to design and build robots and discover how they work. Learn about simple machines, gear structure, battery wiring, motor principles and electronic circuits.

LEGO Robotics Engineering Academy: Ages 11-14 - Participants will use the LEGO Mindstorms technology to design, construct, and program robotic solutions to complex engineering challenges.

GetTech - Planning for your future will involve technology: you must be aware of all the choices and options for tomorrow's great jobs. Site merged with GetSmarter.org, testing math & science skills with students around the world.

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers - Visit this link for information on this career in the military.

Summer at RPI: LEGO Robotics Engineering Academy - Learning can be fun! The LEGO Robotics Engineering Academy will provide an opportunity for youngsters to merge their interest in LEGOs with their technological life styles. Participants will use the LEGO Mindstorms technology to design, construct and program robotic solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Tech-Interns, The Source for Undergraduate and Graduate Science and Engineering Internships - This site is an online clearinghouse for information regarding extra-curricular study and employment in technical and science fields. The features of this site include not only a search engine for internship and co-op opportunities, but also links to many other helpful websites on internships, post-graduate employment, scholarships, and financial aid.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - The IEEE is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Through its global membership, the IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among others.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition - The FIRST Robotics Competition challenges teams of young people and their mentors to solve a common problem in a six week timeframe using a standard "kit of parts" and a common set of rules. Teams build robots from the parts and enter them in a series of competitions.

Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies - Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies' interactive math lessons, puzzles and worksheets are self-paced learning modules ideal for students of all ages and abilities and aspire to the NCTM Standards for Teaching mathematics. These interactive math lessons were created to help children develop problem-solving skills.

Columbia Education Center's Math Mini-Lessons (Intermediate) - Youth Net is a server on the Internet that sponsors this group of lesson plans that came from the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshops. They were done by a consortium of teachers from 14 states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States.

TeachEngineering Resources for K12 - Engineering is all around us. TeachEngineering Resources for K12 uses engineering as a vehicle to integrate math and science fundamentals. All lesson plans are based upon age-appropriate national and state science, technology, mathematics and engineering educational standards.

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Electronic Drafters - Draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic equipment.

Mechanical Drafters - Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Electrical Engineering Technicians - Apply electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants and laboratories. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.

Mechanical Engineering Technicians - Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, and test machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Electricians - Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Avionics Technicians - Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment - Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers - Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic - Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects.