Electrical Engineering Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 38,110 - 95,140; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to evaluate and modify electrical machinery and systems in commercial settings. Responsibilities include setting up test equipment, maintaining electrical systems, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should possess critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Excel and Autodesk AutoCAD. Typical salaries range from $38,110 to $95,140 annually, based on experience and location.

Responsibilities

• Set up or operate test equipment to evaluate performance of electrical systems.
• Install or maintain electrical control systems.
• Inspect electrical project work for quality control.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Monitoring

Operation Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Autodesk AutoCAD

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Electrical Engineering Technician

What Do Electrical Engineering Technician Do?

Example of Electrical Engineering Technician Job Test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants or laboratories. Usually work under direction of engineers or technologists.

Life As an Electrical Engineering Technician: What Do They Do?

• Set up or operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions.
• Prepare, review, or coordinate ongoing modifications to contract specifications or plans.
• Install or maintain electrical control systems or solid state equipment.
• Perform supervisory duties, such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves, or completing performance evaluations.
• Inspect electrical project work for quality control and assurance.
• Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.

What an Electrical Engineering Technician Should Know

Electrical Engineering Technicians state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• SAP
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Computer aided design CAD software
• National Instruments LabVIEW
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Related Job Titles

• Test Specialist
• Engineering Technician
• Electrical Equipment Technician
• Test Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technician

Salary

The typical yearly salary for Electrical Engineering Technicians is somewhere between $38,110 and $95,140.

Electrical Engineering Technicians who work in Alaska, District of Columbia, or Vermont, make the highest salaries.