using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
Electronics Technician
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Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Safety
1
- Safety
Maintain electronic equipment
5
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
- Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
- Operate and maintain electrical/electronic controlled and robotic types of equipment.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
2
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems and interpret data.
- Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
Review technical documents to plan work.
1
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
1
- Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
1
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Resolve operational performance problems.
1
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Create electrical schematics.
1
- 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.
Assemble equipment or components.
3
- Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
- Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
- Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
2
- Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
- Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
Interpret design or operational test results.
1
- Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
Maintain operational records or records systems.
3
- Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
- Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
1
- Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
2
- Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
- Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
Direct industrial production activities.
1
- Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
Direct installation activities.
1
- Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
Document technical design details.
1
- Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
Estimate operational costs.
1
- Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
Prepare project budgets.
1
- Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
1
- Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.
Design electrical equipment or systems.
2
- Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
- Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, and energy efficient televisions.
Operate computer systems.
1
- Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
1
- Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
Update technical knowledge.
1
- Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
Advise customers on the use of products or services.
1
- Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
Direct quality control activities.
1
- Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.
Create schematic drawings for electronics.
1
- Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
1
- Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
Determine operational criteria or specifications.
1
- Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
1
- Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
Test green technologies or processes.
1
- Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, and energy efficient televisions.
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