Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Electrical and electronics engineering technologists

• Design, develop and test power equipment and systems, industrial process control systems, telecommunication, broadcast, recording and audiovisual systems, microelectronic systems and circuits, computers, computer systems and networks, and computer software

• Supervise the building and testing of prototypes according to general instructions and established standards

• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems other than aircraft electronics or instruments

• Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics under the direction of scientists or engineers

• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems

• Write specifications, schedules and technical reports and control schedules and budgets.

• Electrical and electronics engineering technicians

• Assist in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment, and systems

• Assist in inspection, testing, adjusting and evaluation of incoming electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic components and assemblies to ensure conformance with product specifications and tolerances

• Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies and record and analyze results

• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications

• Carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics

• Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems

• Calibrate electrical or electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions

• Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.

• Completion of a two- or three-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology, computer engineering technology, telecommunications technology or an equivalent is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technologists.

• Completion of a one- or two-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technicians.

• Certification in electrical or electronics engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.

• There is mobility to other related occupations such as technical sales, electronics service technicians, instrument technicians and avionics technicians.

• Progression to managerial positions in engineering, production or operations is possible with experience.