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22310.02 – Electrical and electronics engineering technicians

Electrical and electronics engineering technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Electrical technician
  • Electronics technician

Core competencies

  • Equipment and Tool Selection, and Setting Up to select and set up the appropriate tools in order to solder, test and maintain electrical and electronic components and equipment
  • Repairing and Troubleshooting to diagnose and repair problems quickly and accurately by identifying the root cause of issues and implement effective solutions to restore functionality
  • Finger Dexterity to manipulate fine tools and small electronic parts during installation, calibration and troubleshooting
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Numerical Ability to perform calculations related to electrical circuits, signal analysis and equipment specifications
  • Attention to Detail to accurately follow blueprints, wiring diagrams and instructions to assemble components or inspect systems
  • Knowledge in Electrical and Electronics to understand the principles of electricity, circuit theory, electronic components and systems architecture to design, develop, test and operate electrical and electronic equipment

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Assist in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment, and systems
  • Assist in inspection, testing, adjusting and evaluation of incoming electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic components and assemblies to ensure conformance with product specifications and tolerances
  • Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies and record and analyze results
  • Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
  • Carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics
  • Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems
  • Calibrate electrical or electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
  • Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.

Additional information

  • There is mobility to other related occupations such as technical sales, electronics service technicians, instrument technicians and avionics technicians.
  • Progression to managerial positions in engineering, production or operations is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (22313)
  • Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (22311)
  • Engineering managers (20010)
  • Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (22312)
  • Manufacturing managers (90010)
  • Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (62100)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

223 – Technical occupations related to engineering

Minor group

2231 – Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineering

Unit group

22310 – Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

Occupational profile

22310.02 – Electrical and electronics engineering technicians

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