Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
SOC: 17-2072.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$127,590
per year
Mean Wage
$132,500
per year
Employment
94K
workers
Wage Range
$79,390 - $199,060
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
22 tasks analyzed
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.
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
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.
Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
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.
Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles.
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
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.
Develop solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Determine project material or equipment needs. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 4% |
| Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| 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. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 5% |
| Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 10% |
| Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 4% |
| Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 8% |
| Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 4% |
| 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. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 4% |
| Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 2% |
| Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 5% |
| Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 4% |
| Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 4% |
| Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 3% |
| Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 4% |
| 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. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 2% |
| Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 2% |
| Develop solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 2% |
| Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 2% |
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