Electronics Engineer

Electronics engineers design, develop, test and maintain electronic parts and systems used in computers, communications, navigation, industry and entertainment.

Electronics engineers may perform the following tasks:

  • design circuits for electronic control systems and instrumentation
  • prepare and supervise designs, specifications, estimates, tenders and contracts
  • program and operate computers to assist with complex calculations
  • work out the type and arrangement of circuit parts and develop testing equipment and methods
  • work out the type of installation, location, layout and transmission medium by assessing communication traffic and levels of service at installations
  • work out and monitor performance, safety standards and methods for modification, maintenance and repair
  • check installations to make sure they meet contract conditions
  • research new applications of technology
  • talk to clients, other engineers, technical officers, technicians, tradespeople and other workers.

Electronics engineers can specialise as a:

Biomedical Engineer who applies engineering methods to solve medical and other life science problems.

Computer Engineer who designs computers and associated equipment.

Mechatronic Engineer who designs and maintains machinery with electronic and computer control systems. See separate entries for these occupations.

Required Skills - Electronics Engineer

  • good at technical things
  • good leadership skills
  • able to identify, analyse and solve problems
  • good oral and written communication skills
  • enjoy computing and technical design
  • practical and creative
  • able to work independently
  • able to accept responsibility

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