Electrical Engineering Technicians

Electrical Engineering Technicians

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.

Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Dependability * Analytical Thinking * Integrity * Cooperation * Adaptability/Flexibility * Persistence * Initiative * Independence * Stress Tolerance

Representative Tasks * Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment. * Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments. * Inspect electrical project work for quality control and assurance.

Industry

Manufacturing, Professional Scientific & Technical Services, Government,

Job Family Architecture and Engineering

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