Details Report for:
17-3012.00 - Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
Sample of reported job titles: CAD Operator (Computer Aided Design Operator), Design Drafter, Designer, Drafter, Electrical Designer, Electrical Drafter, Layout Designer, Line Staker, Mask Designer, Staking Engineer
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — Cadence PSpice; The MathWorks MATLAB
- Computer aided design CAD software
— Autodesk AutoCAD
; Dassault Systemes CATIA; Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise; Zuken CADSTAR (see all 22 examples)
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — 1CadCam Unigraphics
- Data base user interface and query software — Design specification database software; Microsoft Access
; PEDYN P2000
- Development environment software — Verilog
- Electronic mail software — IBM Lotus Notes
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
— Bowen & Groves M1 ERP; Made2Manage Systems M2M ERP; Sage ERP Accpac; SoftBrands Fourth Shift Edition (see all 7 examples)
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Microsoft Visio
- Industrial control software — Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Project management software — Microsoft Project
; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Project Management; PTC Pro/INTRALINK
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Operate digital imaging equipment.
- Create electrical schematics.
- Document technical design details.
- Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Operate computer systems.
- Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
- Review technical documents to plan work.
- Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
- Create schematic drawings for electronics.
- Collect data about project sites.
- Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
- Design electrical equipment or systems.
- Verify mathematical calculations.
- Prepare detailed work plans.
- Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
- Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
- Prepare technical reports for internal use.
- Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
- Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | 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. |
Related Experience | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
Job 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. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants. |
SVP Range | (6.0 to < 7.0) |
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $29.58 hourly, $61,530 annual |
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Local wages | |
Employment (2019) | 25,300 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 2,200 |
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Top industries (2019) | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (35% employed in this sector)
Manufacturing (25%)
Construction (16%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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