Electrical Engineering Technicians Go Back to List 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.

Tasks
	Install or maintain electrical control systems or solid state equipment.
	Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
	Collaborate with electrical engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems.
	Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
	Prepare electrical project cost or work-time estimates.
	Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
	Perform supervisory duties, such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves, or completing performance evaluations.
	Plan method or sequence of operations for developing or testing experimental electronic or electrical equipment.
	Assemble or test solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
	Assess electrical components for consumer electronics applications, such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.

Skills
	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.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $80,284.00 $38.59  $26.92  $30.77 - $45.71  Bridgeport/Stamford $77,657.00 $37.33  $26.35  $30.16 - $42.32  Danbury $73,062.00 $35.13  $24.83  $29.69 - $38.66  Hartford $78,028.00 $37.51  $27.47  $30.77 - $40.70  New Haven $82,066.00 $39.46  $26.15  $30.91 - $48.01  New London/Norwich $89,937.00 $43.24  $32.04  $37.50 - $50.71  Waterbury $67,406.00 $32.41  $23.15  $24.66 - $36.98  Torrington $66,922.00 $32.17  $23.54  $26.54 - $37.97

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   132   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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