Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.

Other names for Electronics Engineering Technicians: Automation Technician, Calibration and Instrumentation Technician, Calibration Laboratory Technician, Certified Control Systems Technician, CNC Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Programmer), Computer Engineering Technician, Controls Technician, Developmental Electronics Assembler, Digital Technician, Drafting Technician, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Instrument Repairer, Electrical Mechanical Fabrication Technician, Electrical Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician, Electronic Development Technician, Electronic Specialist, Electronic Systems Technician (EST), Electronic Technologist, Electronics Engineering Technician, Electronics Engineering Technologist, Electronics Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Engineering Aide, Engineering Technician, Failure Analysis Technician (FA Technician), Field Engineer, Instrument Mechanic, Instrument Repairer, Instrument Technician, Instrument Technician Apprentice, Instrumentation Technician, Laser Technician, Laser/Electro-Optics Technician (LEOT), Network Engineer, Process Analyst, Refurbish Technician (Refurb Tech), Research Instrumentation Technician, Robot Technician, Robotics Technician, Semiconductor Development Technician, Technician, Test Engineer, Test Engineering Aide, Test Technician, Tube Rebuilder, Weapons System Instrument Mechanic,

• Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
• Assemble, test, and maintain circuitry or electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronics, using hand and power tools.
• Adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components, using hand tools and soldering iron.
• Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
• Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops or other training.
• Provide user applications and engineering support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades and enhancement.
• Write reports and record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, and specifications to assist engineers.
• Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems and to provide information on product use.
• Design basic circuitry and draft sketches for clarification of details and design documentation under engineers' direction, using drafting instruments and computer aided design (CAD) equipment.
• Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans.
• Develop and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts and systems.
• Fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, and chassis, using bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools.
• Research equipment and component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times and ongoing operational costs.
• Write computer or microprocessor software programs.
• Survey satellite receival sites for proper signal level and provide technical assistance in dish location and installation, transporting dishes as necessary.

• Ammeters
• Heel grounding straps
• Lathes
• Still cameras
• Milling cutters
• Wire lug crimping tool
• Electronic measuring probes
• Portable data input terminals
• Desktop computers
• Digital cameras
• Plotter printers
• Voltage or current meters
• Direct current DC motors
• Power drills
• Alternating current or direct current AC DC motors
• Dynamometers
• Electrical frequency meters
• Signal generators
• Impedance meters
• Laser printers
• Integrated circuit testers
• Magnetic tools
• Microprocessors
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Multimeters
• Electronic counters
• Notebook computers
• Ohmmeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Personal computers
• Phasemeters
• Phase shifters
• Adjustable widemouth pliers
• Potentiometers
• Power meters
• Power screwguns
• Microcontrollers
• Q Meters
• Screwdrivers
• Multimeters
• Soldering irons or guns
• Soldering or desoldering or combined stations
• Interferometers
• Speed sensors
• Tachometers
• Instrument transformers
• Electronic measuring probes
• Voltage or current meters
• Wattmeters
• Goggles
• Welding masks
• Wire cutters
• Stripping tools
• Spiral wrapping
• Adjustable wrenches
• Antistatic wrist straps

Graphics or photo imaging software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Document management software

Data base user interface and query software

Development environment software

Object or component oriented development software

Computer aided design CAD software

Analytical or scientific software

Industrial control software

Internet browser software

Operating system software