Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Manufacturing · Manufacturing Production Process Development
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $47,480; experienced workers reach $99,120. About 940 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +12.3%
- Openings a year
- 100
- Employed in 2024
- 947
Typical entry education: Associate's degree
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
7 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Critical Thinking3.8
- Active Listening3.5
- Troubleshooting3.5
- Repairing3.5
- Complex Problem Solving3.3
- Speaking3.5
- Writing3.3
What the work is
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
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