Electronics Engineer

Electronics engineers design, develop, test and maintain electronic parts and systems used in computers, communications, navigation, industry and entertainment.

Electronics engineers may perform the following tasks:

design circuits for electronic control systems and instrumentation
prepare and supervise designs, specifications, estimates, tenders and contracts
program and operate computers to assist with complex calculations
work out the type and arrangement of circuit parts and develop testing equipment and methods
work out the type of installation, location, layout and transmission medium by assessing communication traffic and levels of service at installations
work out and monitor performance, safety standards and methods for modification, maintenance and repair
check installations to make sure they meet contract conditions
research new applications of technology
talk to clients, other engineers, technical officers, technicians, tradespeople and other workers.

Specialisations:

Electronics engineers can specialise as a:

Biomedical Engineer who applies engineering methods to solve medical and other life science problems.
Computer Engineer who designs computers and associated equipment.
Mechatronic Engineer who designs and maintains machinery with electronic and computer control systems.

Personal Requirements:

good at technical activities
good leadership skills
able to identify, analyse and solve problems
good oral and written communication skills
enjoy computing and technical design
practical and creative
able to work independently
able to accept responsibility.

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