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All About Electrical Engineering Technicians

Job Description & Duties Test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants or laboratories. Usually work under direction of engineers or technologists.

A Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineering Technician

  • Install or maintain electrical control systems or solid state equipment.
  • Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
  • Assemble or test solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
  • Plan method or sequence of operations for developing or testing experimental electronic or electrical equipment.
  • Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
  • Prepare, review, or coordinate ongoing modifications to contract specifications or plans.

What an Electrical Engineering Technician Should Know

These are the skills Electrical Engineering Technicians say are the most useful in their careers:

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Types of Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs

  • Research Electrician
  • Failure Analysis Technician
  • Control Systems Technician
  • Programmable Logic Controller Technician (PLC Technician)
  • Engineering Assistant

Electrical Engineering Technician Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 137,000 jobs for Electrical Engineering Technician in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 2% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 2,800 new jobs for Electrical Engineering Technician by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 12,000 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Electrical Engineering Technician are Nevada, Utah, and Wisconsin. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, Kentucky, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Electrical Engineering Technicians Salary

The salary for Electrical Engineering Technicians ranges between about $38,110 and $95,140 a year.

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Electrical Engineering Technicians who work in Alaska, District of Columbia, or Vermont, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Electrical Engineering Technicians in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $61,120
Alaska $82,770
Arizona $63,550
Arkansas $60,950
California $67,700
Colorado $71,860
Connecticut $65,630
Delaware $56,680
District of Columbia $83,330
Florida $58,500
Georgia $66,210
Hawaii $72,390
Idaho $57,290
Illinois $67,390
Indiana $62,730
Iowa $64,000
Kansas $65,270
Kentucky $61,880
Louisiana $54,980
Maine $63,380
Maryland $72,810
Massachusetts $66,350
Michigan $59,040
Minnesota $61,320
Mississippi $64,070
Missouri $60,650
Montana $67,370
Nebraska $59,220
Nevada $68,920
New Hampshire $59,160
New Jersey $68,740
New Mexico $64,650
New York $65,310
North Carolina $61,080
North Dakota $67,860
Ohio $61,040
Oklahoma $68,500
Oregon $64,220
Pennsylvania $56,240
Rhode Island $69,760
South Carolina $60,670
South Dakota $54,190
Tennessee $56,480
Texas $67,870
Utah $60,490
Vermont $83,540
Virginia $70,750
Washington $72,820
West Virginia $67,960
Wisconsin $54,290
Wyoming $74,500

Tools & Technologies Used by Electrical Engineering Technicians

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Electrical Engineering Technicians:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Python
  • Microsoft Access
  • Word processing software
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Project
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Database software
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • National Instruments LabVIEW
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Becoming an Electrical Engineering Technician

Individuals working as an Electrical Engineering Technician have obtained the following education levels:

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Who Employs Electrical Engineering Technicians?

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Below are examples of industries where Electrical Engineering Technicians work:

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