How do they match: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

  • Applied Technologist
  • Analysis Specialist
  • Controls Specialist
  • Electronic Specialist
  • Equipment Specialist
  • Field Technical Specialist
  • Lighting Specialist
  • Test Specialist

  • 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.

  • Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.
  • Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
  • Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
  • 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.
  • Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
  • Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
  • Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
  • Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.

  • Determine operational criteria or specifications.
  • Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.