How to become an electronic engineering technician

Test and maintain electronic equipment.

What does an electronic engineering technician do?

Working with electronics engineers and engineering technologists, electronic engineering technicians have key roles to perform in the development and upkeep of electronic systems. In addition to operating electronic equipment, they conduct maintenance, testing, evaluation, and repairs.

Duties and tasks

Perform troubleshooting, testing and fault isolation.
Test, patch, configure, and reconfigure electronic systems.
Teach proper use of electrical items to others.
Design circuitry and wiring for different projects.
Know safety protocols and regulations for placing different types of circuits into an area.

Industry bodies

Engineers Australia

Related jobs

Circuit board designer
Communications engineering technical officer
Digital controls technical officer
Electrical engineer
Electronics engineer
Electronics technical officer
Engineering technologist
Process control technician
Telecommunications engineer
Telemetry technician

Discover related courses

Undergraduate USA-ADE-DEG-2022

Associate Degree in Engineering

Postgraduate GRF-PEL-MAS-2022

Master of Professional Engineering Leadership

Postgraduate GRF-ENG-MAS-2022

Master of Environmental Engineering

Postgraduate GRF-EPC-MAS-2022

Master of Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control

Explore engineering courses

Step up your career with these resources

June 08, 2022

What is an occupational therapist and what do they do?

Occupational therapists play a crucial role in healthcare. But what exactly do they do, and how can you follow this rewarding career path? Let’s find out.

March 08, 2022

Dietitian vs nutritionist in Australia: What’s the difference?

Want to help people make healthier food choices? Get to know the nutrition experts who guide us on everything from macros to calories for a living.

October 13, 2021

Adriana is using her nutrition degree to make a difference

With her Bachelor of Food and Nutrition, Adriana educates others about the impact food can have on the body.

July 08, 2021

4 jobs that survive disruption

While the future of work looks very different after 2020, there are certain jobs that endure even during major disruptions. Find out how you can land a role in one of those careers.

Get help every step of the way

Our student advisors can assist you with enrolment, help you plan your studies, and answer questions about how studying through Open Universities Australia can get you from where you are today, to where you want to be tomorrow.

13 OPEN (13 67 36) Message, chat or SMS