Electronics Engineers

What the job involves

• Designing electronic components, circuits and systems used for computer, communication and control systems, and other industrial applications
• Designing software, especially embedded software, to be used within such systems
• Developing apparatus and procedures to test electronic components, circuits and systems
• Supervising installation and commissioning of computer, communication and control systems, and ensuring proper control and protection methods
• Establishing and monitoring performance and safety standards and procedures for operation, modification, maintenance and repair of such systems
• Designing communications bearers based on wired, optical fibre and wireless communication media
• Analysing communications traffic and level of service, and determining the type of installation, location, layout and transmission medium for communication systems
• Designing and developing signal processing algorithms and implementing these through appropriate choice of hardware and software

Key values of workers in Electronics Engineers

• 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.

• 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.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• 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.

Top skills required for workers in Electronics Engineers

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Complex Problem Solving

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

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• 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.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.