Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Job Description: Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Written Expression, Oral Expression, and Written Comprehension. Electronics Engineers, Except Computer are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Design, Computers and Electronics, and Engineering and Technology and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.

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Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Processing Information
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Getting Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Written Expression
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Information Ordering
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Category Flexibility
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Visualization
  
Near Vision
  
Originality
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Far Vision
  
Selective Attention
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Number Facility
  
Control Precision
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Speed of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Auditory Attention
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Depth Perception
  
Reaction Time
  
Response Orientation
  
Trunk Strength
  
Static Strength
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Rate Control
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Stamina
  

Interests

Investigative
  
Realistic
  
Artistic
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Design
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Mathematics
  
Physics
  
English Language
  
Production and Processing
  
Administration and Management
  
Mechanical
  
Clerical
  
Education and Training
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Telecommunications
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Geography
  
Communications and Media
  
Law and Government
  
Chemistry
  
Transportation
  
Building and Construction
  
Psychology
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Foreign Language
  

Wages

Rhode Island
$111,450  
 
New Jersey
$109,530  
 
District of Columbia
$105,470  
 
Maryland
$102,910  
 
California
$99,650  
 
Massachusetts
$99,400  
 
Virginia
$95,260  
 
New Mexico
$94,760  
 
Arizona
$93,470  
 
Colorado
$92,440  
 
Oregon
$92,050  
 
Washington
$92,030  
 
Alabama
$91,460  
 
Vermont
$90,330  
 
Alaska
$90,270  
 
Hawaii
$89,380  
 
Kentucky
$88,650  
 
New York
$88,060  
 
Utah
$87,970  
 
Minnesota
$87,960  
 
Oklahoma
$87,460  
 
South Carolina
$86,810  
 
New Hampshire
$86,430  
 
Texas
$86,250  
 
Ohio
$85,060  
 
Maine
$84,460  
 
Pennsylvania
$84,320  
 
North Carolina
$83,820  
 
Illinois
$82,340  
 
Connecticut
$81,800  
 
Missouri
$81,520  
 
Nevada
$81,000  
 
Georgia
$80,550  
 
Florida
$80,540  
 
Wisconsin
$80,280  
 
Tennessee
$80,220  
 
Iowa
$79,890  
 
Wyoming
$79,700  
 
Louisiana
$79,430  
 
Michigan
$79,120  
 
Indiana
$77,680  
 
Nebraska
$77,660  
 
Kansas
$76,470  
 
Mississippi
$75,690  
 
Puerto Rico
$75,240  
 
North Dakota
$69,880  
 
Idaho
$69,740  
 
Arkansas
$67,520  
 
Montana
$67,220  
 
West Virginia
$66,260  
 
South Dakota
$62,480  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Systems Analysis
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Monitoring
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Active Learning
  
Mathematics
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Speaking
  
Coordination
  
Operation and Control
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Instructing
  
Time Management
  
Troubleshooting
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Service Orientation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Repairing
  
Equipment Selection
  
Programming
  
Negotiation
  
Technology Design
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Science
  
Persuasion
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Management of Material Resources
  

Work Values

Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Achievement
  
Independence
  
Support
  
Relationships
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Cooperation
  
Dependability
  
Integrity
  
Independence
  
Persistence
  
Initiative
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Innovation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Self Control
  
Leadership
  
Concern for Others
  
Social Orientation
  

Work Context

Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Contact With Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Level of Competition
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Physical Proximity
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Consequence of Error
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Degree of Automation
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Work Schedules
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Time Pressure
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Design electronic components, software, products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  
Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
  
Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
  
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
  
Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems.
  
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
  
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
  
Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, and systems, to improve technical performance.
  
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts.
  
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects.
  
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules, product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses.
  
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance and testing.
  
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
  
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
  
Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems.
  
Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures.
  
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and agreements and exchange information.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
  
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
  
Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems.
  
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
  
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts.
  
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
  
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules, product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses.
  
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Design electronic components, software, products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  
Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems.
  
Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems.
  
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance and testing.
  
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects.
  
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
  
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and agreements and exchange information.
  
Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, and systems, to improve technical performance.
  
Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Design electronic components, software, products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
  
Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, and systems, to improve technical performance.
  
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects.
  
Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems.
  
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
  
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts.
  
Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems.
  
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
  
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
  
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
  
Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
  
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
  
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and agreements and exchange information.
  
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance and testing.
  
Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems.
  
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules, product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses.
  
Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Design electronic components, software, products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects.
  
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
  
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
  
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
  
Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems.
  
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
  
Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
  
Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems.
  
Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, and systems, to improve technical performance.
  
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules, product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses.
  
Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems.
  
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance and testing.
  
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts.
  
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and agreements and exchange information.
  
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
  
Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, and systems, to improve technical performance.
  
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts.
  
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
  
Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems.
  
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules, product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
  
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
  
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
  
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
  
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance and testing.
  
Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
  
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
  
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects.
  
Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems.
  
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and agreements and exchange information.
  
Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures.
  
Design electronic components, software, products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  
Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems.
  
Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems.
  
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance and testing.
  
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
  
Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
  
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
  
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
  
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts.
  
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
  
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules, product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects.
  
Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems.
  
Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures.
  
Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, and systems, to improve technical performance.
  
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
  
Design electronic components, software, products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and agreements and exchange information.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures.
  
Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
  
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and agreements and exchange information.
  
Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems.
  
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
  
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects.
  
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules, product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses.
  
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
  
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance and testing.
  
Design electronic components, software, products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
  
Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
  
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
  
Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, and systems, to improve technical performance.
  
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts.
  
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
  
Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures.
  
Design electronic components, software, products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  
Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems.
  
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
  
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, and systems, to improve technical performance.
  
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
  
Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
  
Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems.
  
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
  
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules, product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses.
  
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects.
  
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
  
Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems.
  
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and agreements and exchange information.
  
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance and testing.
  
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and agreements and exchange information.
  
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance and testing.
  
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules, product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses.
  
Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures.
  
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
  
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
  
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts.
  
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
  
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
  
Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems.
  
Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems.
  
Design electronic components, software, products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  
Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
  
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects.
  
Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, and systems, to improve technical performance.
  
Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree
  
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
  
Post-Doctoral Training