Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
SOC: 17-3023.00
Common Job Titles
Electronics Engineering TechnicianEngineering Technician (Engineering Tech)Engineering TechnologistTechnologist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
92,710
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $48,250 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $111,790 |
| Workers on average earn | $78,580 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Computers and Electronics4.4/5
- Engineering and Technology4.4/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Design3.6/5
- Mathematics3.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk RevitBentley MicroStationCC++Dassault Systemes SolidWorksEclipse IDEJavaScriptLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementPythonSAP softwareThe MathWorks MATLABUNIX
Technology Skills
AVEVA InTouch HMIAdobe ActionScriptAgilent Advanced Design System ADSAltera MAXAltera Quartus IIAltium DesignerAnadigm Designer2 EDAAnalog Devices VisualDSP++
Tools & Equipment
Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAlternating current AC generatorsAmmetersAnalog current metersAnalog multimetersAnti-static heel groundersBench lathes