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Career: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Job Description
Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use utilizing 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
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Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan. |
95
|
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products. |
95
|
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities. |
94
|
Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems. |
91
|
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering. |
91
|
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts. |
90
|
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies. |
88
|
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. |
87
|
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. |
86
|
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. |
84
|
Design electronic components, software, products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications. |
81
|
Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems. |
78
|
Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems. |
75
|
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. |
74
|
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects. |
73
|
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations. |
72
|
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. |
68
|
Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, and systems, to improve technical performance. |
67
|
Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
83
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
82
|
Thinking Creatively
|
79
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
76
|
Processing Information
|
76
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
73
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
72
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
72
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
71
|
Interacting With Computers
|
71
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
70
|
Getting Information
|
69
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
67
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
66
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
65
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
61
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
59
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
58
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
57
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
56
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
54
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
53
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
53
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
52
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
51
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
50
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
49
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
48
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
46
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
45
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
44
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
44
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
40
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
40
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
39
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
37
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
37
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
33
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
28
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
20
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
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