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.
Related Jobs:
- Army Officer
- Computer Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Engineering Associate
- Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technologist
- Electronics Engineering Associate
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Patent Examiner
Education and Training, Employment Opportunities and Additional Information
Select the State/Territory you are interested in: