Electronics engineering technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Electronics engineering technicians design, build and maintain electronic systems and components.

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Determine project material or equipment needs.
Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction

Determine project material or equipment needs.
Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles.
Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.
Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.

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Electronics engineering technicians typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.

As a Electronics engineering technician you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
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* from ONETonline

Average salary
38,185 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

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Future outlook for Electronics engineering technicians

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81 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

39% chance of automation in the future

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Find out what you need to know in order to become a Electronics engineering technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

42% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
26% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
17% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed for this job. Relevant courses include:

Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electronic Engineering

You'll need:

knowledge of engineering science and technology
maths knowledge
design skills and knowledge
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
analytical thinking skills
the ability to work well with your hands
complex problem-solving skills
the ability to work well with others
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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