Electronics Engineering Technician

Typical Salary

£18,000 To £35,000

Typical Hours

41 to 43 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

How To Become a Electronics Engineering Technician

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship

College / University

You can do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in electrical and electronic engineering.

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed for this job. Relevant courses include:

Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electronic Engineering

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course

Apprenticeship

You can get into this job through an engineering technician advanced apprenticeship.

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5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

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Other Routes

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Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of engineering science and technology
maths knowledge
design skills and knowledge
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
analytical thinking skills
the ability to work well with your hands
complex problem-solving skills
the ability to work well with others
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Day To Day Tasks

In your day-to-day tasks you may:

design printed circuit boards and wiring diagrams using CAD software
research and develop new products
test prototypes and analyse results
build and install electronic control systems used in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
quality control (inspect and calibrate instruments)
set up maintenance schedules for industrial and commercial equipment
find and fix equipment faults

Working Environment

You could work at a manufacturing plant, in a laboratory or in an office.

Your working environment may be noisy.

Career Path & Progression

With experience, you could become a project team leader or a maintenance or quality control manager.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about courses and careers in engineering from Tomorrow's Engineers and The Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Restrictions & Requirements

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