Engineering technicians support engineers by building, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical and electronic systems. In the energy and electrification space, they work on power systems, battery storage, EV infrastructure, and grid equipment to ensure everything operates safely and efficiently.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Career Snapshot:
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per year*
Entry to Senior Level
Engineering, Design, & Technology
*Estimates are not to be used as fact. Based on publicly available sources.
The Path to Becoming
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Step 1
Earn
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Associate degree (AA, AS)
Resources:
No additional resources
Step 2
Earn a Postsecondary Certificate
Required Training:
Standards Occupational Classifications (SOC) code
Training Programs and Resources:
Step 3
Find a position or apprenticeship
Required Training:
This career typically involves
1 year on-the-job training
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Daily Tasks
A Day in the Life
As
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
you can expect to perform these tasks frequently:
Required skills:
What It Takes
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
often have these skills:
Reading Comprehension
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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Troubleshooting
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Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about them.
Systems Analysis
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Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and environments will affect outcomes.
Equipment Maintenance
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Performing routine servicing and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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