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Electronics Engineering Technicians

Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.

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Parachute skills

  1. Repair - Things (4.11)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (3.91)
  3. Consult - People (3.83)
  4. Program - Data (3.81)
  5. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  6. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.75)
  7. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.75)
  8. Research - Data (3.75)
  9. Listen - People (3.62)
  10. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  11. Use my brain - Data (3.59)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (3.55)
  13. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  14. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  2. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.62)
  4. Oral Expression (3.62)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.50)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  7. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.02)
  2. Cooperation (3.98)
  3. Attention to Detail (3.91)
  4. Initiative (3.84)
  5. Integrity (3.79)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.59)
  7. Analytical Thinking (3.59)
  8. Persistence (3.55)
  9. Independence (3.52)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.18)
  2. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (4.11)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.95)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.83)
  5. Interacting With Computers (3.81)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.75)
  7. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.69)
  8. Documenting/Recording Information (3.68)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.50)
  1. Read Blueprints (4.18)
  2. Read Manufacturing Outlines For Electronic Products (4.18)
  3. Read Schematics (4.18)
  4. Read Technical Drawings (4.18)
  5. Install Electronic Equipment, Components, Or Systems (4.11)
  6. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (4.11)
  7. Repair Computer Controlled Manufacturing Systems (4.11)
  8. Install, Maintain, Or Repair Electronics Manufacturing Equipment (4.11)
  9. Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects Or Processes (4.11)
  10. Repair Electronic Components, Equipment, Or Systems (4.11)
  11. Calibrate Or Adjust Electronic Equipment Or Instruments To Specification (4.11)
  12. Troubleshoot Electronics Manufacturing Equipment (4.11)
  13. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (4.11)
  14. Modify Electrical Or Electronic Equipment Or Products (4.11)
  15. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (3.83)
  16. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (3.81)
  17. Program Computers For Electronic Engineering Applications (3.81)
  18. Use Computer Networking Technology (3.75)
  19. Use Knowledge Of Laser Technology (3.75)
  20. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (3.75)
  21. Use Machining Operations With Semiconductor Chip Forming Technology (3.75)
  22. Use Hazardous Materials Information (3.75)
  23. Use Robotics Systems Technology (3.75)
  24. Use Scientific Research Methodology (3.75)
  25. Follow Statistical Process Control Procedures (3.75)
  26. Use Technical Information In Manufacturing Or Industrial Activities (3.75)
  27. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.75)
  28. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (3.75)
  29. Follow Manufacturing Methods Or Techniques (3.75)