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Electrical / Electronics Engineer / Technician
Role & responsibilities
Designs schematics, assembles and tests circuits or installations, troubleshoots faults, and ensures compliance with standards and regulations.
Key strengths
- Technical skills32% (Job)
- Problem solving18% (Job)
- Attention to detail18% (Job)
- Analytical thinking14% (Job)
- Communication10% (Job)
- Teamwork8% (Job)
What this means for you
- Technical skills – Interprets schematics and performs precise electrical work.
- Analytical thinking – Diagnoses faults and optimizes designs for reliability.
- Teamwork – Coordinates with mechanics, software, and QA during integration.
Typical tasks
- Create schematics, select components, and oversee testing
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and support installation
- Design and troubleshoot electrical or electronic systems and circuits
Daily work
- Documents results and collaborates on fixes with cross-teams
- Tests devices, wiring, and control systems
- Plans panel builds or circuit checks for projects
Education & entry routes
Helpful but not mandatory
- Safety or standards training
- PLC or automation certifications
Alternative pathways
- Controls Engineer
- Field Service Engineer
- Test Engineer
Work environment
- Team size
- Works with engineering teams and technicians
- Typical employers
- Electronics manufacturers, engineering firms, utilities
- People contact
- Collaborates with designers, installers, and QA teams
- Stress level
- Moderate with critical deadlines for releases
- Working hours
- Lab, office, and site visits depending on project phase
Entry & progression
Common entry roles
- Junior Electronics Engineer
- Electrical Technician
Next career steps
- Senior Electrical Engineer
- Systems Engineer