At A Glance: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics engineers research, design, and develop, or test electronic components and systems using knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. They also design electronic circuits and components. Such workers require several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. Electronics engineers earn approximately $49.37 an hour, and the need for them grows at a rate of 2% to 4% per year. Positions related to electronics engineers include logistics engineers, computer systems engineers/architects, electrical engineers, photonics engineers, and manufacturing engineering technologists.
Entry Level Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
To become an electronics engineer, a student must complete a bachelor's degree. Some positions only require a post-secondary certificate and/or an associate's degree
There are over
4,600
manufacturing business establishments in the Tri-State area.
How much can I make?
Hourly Rate: $31 - $78/HR.
Job Details: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
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Commonly Performed Tasks
There are many tasks that electronics engineers perform regularly. They often determine project material and equipment needs, prepare sketches, specifications, and documentation, and evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems. Electronics engineers analyze electronics system requirements to determine project feasibility.
- Determine material or equipment needs for a project
- Prepare sketches for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, or products
- Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications
- Evaluate projects to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility of selected designs.
- Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine feasibility
Required Job Skills
Electronics engineers require specific skills to do their jobs effectively. They must engage in complex problem solving, critical thinking, and reading and understand complex information. They must also speak to communicate ideas, perform systems analysis, and write clearly to communicate information.
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Comprehend complex informational text and visuals
- Speaking
- Systems Analysis
- Writing
Education & Training Information
Programs and Opportunities
Stark State College
Program: Electrical Engineering Technology
Certification: Associate's Degree
Length: 2 Years
Community College of Allegheny County - South Campus
Program: Electronic Engineering Technology
Certification: Associate's Degree
Length: 2 Years