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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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.

  
  
  
   
$66k/year
   
Train for up to 1 year
   
Some preparation needed
Also known as
Communications Technologist, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering Technician, Electronics Technician, Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech), Engineering Technologist, System Technologist, Technologist

Skills

Decision Making: The ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and make logical decisions that align with goals and objectives.
Active Listening: The ability to concentrate on and respond to verbal/nonverbal communication to comprehend a speaker’s message.
Coordinating: The ability to organize time, people, and resources to achieve a common goal.
Problem-Solving: The ability to define a problem, determine the cause, evaluate alternatives, and implement a solution.
Written Communication: The ability to convey information, thoughts, or ideas in written form to others.

Local Wage Data

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Hourly Wage

$43,930

$66,390

$101,480

$21.12

$31.92

$48.79

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