Electronic Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians

What the job involves

• Preparing drawings, plans and diagrams for electronic engineering work
• Developing, constructing and testing electronic equipment and associated circuitry in accordance with technical manuals and instructions of Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists
• Performing tests, graphing results, preparing charts and tabulations
• Estimating material costs and quantities
• Evaluating performance of equipment
• Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications, drawings, contracts and regulations
• Installing, testing, repairing and modifying electronic equipment

Key values of workers in Electronic Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Electronic Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Complex Problem Solving

  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.