Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering
The day-to-day work is assembling, testing, and fixing electrical and electronic equipment so engineering staff can judge a design. Blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics are read first; then units are built or modified with hand tools, measuring instruments, and test gear. Faulty parts are swapped out, performance is checked on specialized or standard test equipment, and problems are traced until the system works as specified. Plans are also reviewed against electrical codes and design requirements, and manufacturers or field representatives may be contacted for replacement parts. It suits people who like hands-on repair, careful reading of diagrams, and diagnosing why a circuit or machine is not behaving.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$78'190
Median Wage Market Position
$78'190
What you might do
- Repair and maintain electronic equipment and systems
- Swap out defective parts with hand tools
- Diagnose circuits using specialized test equipment
- Follow wiring diagrams when assembling units
- Build electrical prototypes from engineering plans
- Make sure designs follow electrical codes
Skills that matter
- Wiring diagram and schematic reading
- Fault diagnosis in electronic systems
- Hand-tool replacement of defective parts
- Test equipment setup for circuit checks
- Prototype assembly from engineering instructions
- Plan review for electrical code compliance
AI & the future of this role
Circuit analysis and test documentation could be sped up by AI, easing some routine evaluation tasks. Building, repairing, and modifying physical components and machinery still demand hands-on skill and on-site troubleshooting.
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