An electronics technician fixes electronic products for businesses or homes, such as televisions, computers, and radios. Electronic technicians also collaborate with engineers to create electronic systems, components, or products. Electronic technicians, for example, may use computer design techniques to create models so that products can be analyzed for flaws that are dangerous to consumers. An electronics technician also performs safety checks to ensure that design plans are functional in a variety of situations.
Product representation, electronic device design, and systems management are all jobs that an electronics technician can do on occasion. Another career path for an electronics technician is technical sales. Telecommunications, aeronautics, medicine, the military, government, hospitals, engineering consulting firms, the transportation industry, manufacturers, or electrical utilities are all possible places for an electronics technician to work.
Electronic technicians typically have strong learning abilities, as they learn how to repair a wide range of electronic products. Furthermore, because they must clearly see the various parts of the electronic systems they work on, they usually have good eyesight and color vision. They also have good listening and communication skills because they interact with customers and engineers on a regular basis.
As electronics technicians gain experience, they may be able to advance to supervisory positions. They could also consider starting their own electronics repair business. In some cases, they may choose to return to school to obtain a bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering and work as a professional engineer for the rest of their careers.
Individuals interested in becoming electronics technicians typically begin their education with an associate’s degree program in electrical engineering technology or electronic engineering technology. Coursework and a practicum are usually required for an associate’s degree. Electronic technicians also seek certification for some work positions after completing the necessary academic work.
Electronics technicians, for example, are usually certified the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET), or the Association of Communication and Electronics Schools International (ACES). It’s worth noting that some electronics technicians specialize in industrial electronics, while others specialize in other subfields of electronics. As part of their certification, most electronics technicians work for two years.