I am providing this report with recommendations about possible professions for students and graduates of the Electronics Engineering Technician program. My work focuses on the following careers: Electronics Engineering Tech, Electronic Service Technician (Household and Business Equipment), and Electronics Repairer. All information, the analysis, and recommendations presented in this work are based on the data from various online sources.
In today's world, any scope or industry can exist without electronics. That is why there is a wide range of occupations for people who graduate from the Electronics Engineering Technician program. A lack of work experience and knowledge about career opportunities can be obstacles to finding a suitable job.
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Depending on the position they design, develop, test and install electronic equipment and systems. They apply their knowledge of electronic circuits, mathematics, programming and practical skills for development and assembly a variety of systems. Electronics engineering technicians work with technical sketches and drawings. They build circuit boards, models, and equipment for everything from simple to state-of-the-art devices (Career Cruising, 2014). This career is registered under the NOC Code 2241 (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, 2014).
DUTIES
The main duties of electronics engineering technicians are:
• Designing and testing electronic systems, appliances and components
• Inspecting, installing and setting electronic components and assemblies to conform to the technical parameters and specifications
• Analyzing and recording results of tests assemblies
• Building and testing samples
• Supporting research in the electronics field
• Calibrating electronic equipment and tools according to technical manuals and instructions
• Searching and collecting experimental data
• Preparing specifications, reports, estimates and
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• Researching skills. Technicians must look for information about repair procedures or equipment defects.
• Math skills.
• Practical skills. Technicians must know how to work with different power, soldering and hand tools. Also, they have to work with measurement equipment.
• Reading and writing skills. Workers read many technical instructions and manuals about products. They read and write reports about examining, testing and resolving problems with equipment.
• Computer skills. Technicians have to be the advanced computer users. They are supposed to work with different computer programs and software, such as programming, system design programs and diagnostic utility software.
• Document use skills. Service technicians must understand symbols on labels, materials, technical sketches and equipment screens.
(Ontario Ministry of Education, 2014)
EARNINGS
According Job Bank, electronics service technicians' salaries can vary, and the wage is different in the Canadian provinces. Salary depends on location, work conditions, duties and employer. The data are presented in Table
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