ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS (ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS & AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - B (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Electronics Technicians work with Electronics Engineers. In manufacturing, Electronics Technicians work with engineers and help set up assembly or test lines. Technicians' duties might include making up production schedules, estimating costs and inspecting and testing products. Others may show production workers how to test and assemble new products. Technicians also maintain computers and automated equipment.
COMPENSATION
According to a number of California surveys, the annual median salary for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians and Technologists ranges from $19,240 to $39,624.
REQUIREMENTS
JOB RELATED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
-- Basic digital and analog theory
-- Electronics testing equipment
-- Laser beam technology
-- Statistical process control
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
-- Associate degree in electronics, electrical and electronics equipment
repair, electronic technology or other engineering specialty; or
-- Equivalent trade school or military training.
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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