electrical engineering technician
ISCO: 3113. Skills: 67. Essential: 28.
Essential skills
- abide by regulations on banned materials
- adjust engineering designs
- align components
- apply soldering techniques
- assemble electrical components
- assist scientific research
- design drawings
- electrical discharge
- electrical engineering
- electrical equipment components
- electrical testing methods
- electrical wiring diagrams
- electricity principles
- ensure material compliance
- fasten components
- inspect quality of products
- liaise with engineers
- measure electrical characteristics
- operate soldering equipment
- perform test run
- prepare pieces for joining
- prepare production prototypes
- read assembly drawings
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- record test data
- test electrical equipment
- wear appropriate protective gear
Supporting skills
- apply coating to electrical equipment
- apply technical communication skills
- bend wire
- CAD software
- CAE software
- design electric power systems
- dispose of hazardous waste
- electric drives
- electric generators
- electric motors
- electrical equipment regulations
- electrical machines
- electrical power safety regulations
- electrical wire accessories
- electrical wiring plans
- electromechanics
- inspect electrical supplies
- integrate new products in manufacturing
- keep records of work progress
- maintain electrical engines
- maintain electrical equipment
- maintain power plants
- manufacture of electrical wire products
- monitor machine operations
- nuclear energy
- oversee logistics of finished products
- power electronics
- power engineering
- provide power connection from bus bars
- repair wiring
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- switching devices
- troubleshoot
- use CAM software
- use specialised tools in electric repairs
- use wire hand tools
- use wire processing machinery
- wire harnesses
- write technical reports