O*NET-SOC 17-3023.00

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.8808/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.6208/2024
Repairing2.B.3.l3.508/2024
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k3.508/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.3808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.8808/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7508/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.Coren/a11/2020
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.Coren/a11/2020
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.Coren/a11/2020
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.Coren/a11/2020
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.Coren/a11/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.2411/2023
Investigative5.211/2023
Conventional5.011/2023
Social1.7911/2023
Artistic1.7611/2023
Enterprising1.3211/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.