Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Fits stereos, navigation units, radios, and alarm systems into cars and trucks, then traces faults with visual checks and tools such as voltmeters and oscilloscopes. The work includes cutting openings, drilling mounting holes, splicing and soldering wires, and running speaker and power cables through the vehicle. Jobs often mean pulling seats, carpet, and door panels, then putting the interior back together after adding sound-absorbing material. Time is also spent talking with customers about what is wrong. Suits people who like hands-on electrical work, careful diagnosis, and working in tight vehicle interiors.
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate (vocational/technical)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$48'420
Median Wage Market Position
$48'420
What you might do
- Install stereos, alarms, and navigation units
- Diagnose faults in vehicle electronic systems
- Run speaker and electrical cables through interiors
- Splice wires and solder equipment connections
- Drill holes for fixtures and accessories
- Pull seats and carpet to reach wiring
Skills that matter
- Fitting vehicle stereos, navigation, and security systems
- Locating electrical faults with oscilloscopes
- Listening to customers describe equipment malfunctions
- Running speaker and electrical cables through the vehicle
- Cutting openings and drilling for fixtures
- Splicing wires and soldering equipment connections
AI & the future of this role
Plug-and-play modules and guided diagnostics might shrink some routine installs and sound-system swaps. Vehicle-specific wiring, security integration, and in-shop troubleshooting still call for hands-on skill, though the work is somewhat more exposed than heavier industrial repair.
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