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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

$119,200 Median Wage (2023)

6,500 Projected job openings (2023-2033)

9.10% Projected growth (2023-2033)

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

Detailed Work Activities

Research design or application of green technologies.
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
Discuss designs or plans with clients.
Operate computer systems.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Advise customers on the use of products or services.
Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
Estimate operational costs.
Prepare project budgets.
Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
Document technical design details.
Direct industrial production activities.
Test products for functionality or quality.
Create schematic drawings for electronics.
Schedule operational activities.
Prepare operational reports.
Determine operational criteria or specifications.
Explain project details to the general public.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
Determine project material or equipment needs.
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.
Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 28.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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