Forty-three percent of all engineering technicians employed today are electronics engineering technicians, making this field the largest branch of engineering.

Electronics engineering technicians help design, develop, test, and manufacture electrical and electronic equipment such as radios, radar, sonar, television, industrial and medical measuring or control devices, navigational equipment and computers. They may work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test and repair equipment. Electronics Engineering Technology is also applied to a wide variety of systems, such as communications and process controls.

The specialization in Computer Electronics prepares technicians to install, program, operate, maintain, service and diagnose computers with operational problems arising from mechanical or electrical malfunctions in either individual units or systems.

Electronics engineers primarily use the principles and theories of science, engineering and mathematics to solve technical problems; therefore, prospective engineering technicians should take as many high school science and math courses as possible to prepare for this postsecondary associate degree program. Laboratory work complements the theory taught in classroom lectures in this program. Most students complete the program in four semesters and one summer session. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others are also important since engineering technicians are often part of a team of engineers and other technicians.

Employment opportunities for electronics engineering technicians are expected to continue to grow. Increasing demand for more sophisticated electrical and electronic products, as well as the expansion of these products and systems into all areas of industry and manufacturing processes, will be instrumental to the strong growth in this specialty area.


Associate in Engineering technology
major in Electronics engineering technology
Specialization in Computer Electronics
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