Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Tasks

Task statements

• Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
• Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
• Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
• Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
• Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.
• Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
• Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
• Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
• Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
• Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
• Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.
• Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
• Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.
• Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
• Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
• Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
• Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
• Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
• Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.