Electronics engineering technologists help engineers design, test, and use new electronics systems or products.

Electronics engineering technologists help engineers design:

• Computers
• Communications equipment
• Medical monitoring devices
• Navigational equipment

Electronics engineering technologists design basic circuitry and draft sketches. They build and test prototypes of their designs.

They put together electronic components designed by engineers. They follow instructions from engineers and technical manuals. After building a component, technologists test the circuitry to make sure it works properly.

If a component or equipment is not working, technologists identify problems and replace parts if necessary. They perform regular maintenance to prevent breakdowns. They calibrate equipment on a regular basis.

Electronics engineering technologists use specialized hand tools to repair, adjust, or maintain equipment. They also use computer-aided design (CAD) software to make digital designs and images. Technologists must be computer savvy. They also need to understand all parts of the devices and systems they work with.

The field of electronics is very broad. Technologists work in many settings, including:

• Research laboratories
• Government agencies
• Electronics factories
• Manufacturing