How do they match: Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
Compare logic element configuration on display screen with engineering schematics and calculate figures to convert, redesign, or modify element.
Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
Key and program specified commands and engineering specifications into computer system to change functions and test final layout.
Supervise or train other technologists, technicians, or drafters.
Use computer-aided drafting equipment or conventional drafting stations, technical handbooks, tables, calculators, or traditional drafting tools, such as boards, pencils, protractors, or T-squares.
Write technical reports and draw charts that display statistics and data.

Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Document technical design details.
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
Prepare technical reports for internal use.
Review technical documents to plan work.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

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