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Electronics Engineering Associate

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Electronics engineering associates conduct and assist in the research, design, manufacture, repair and maintenance of advanced electronic equipment and systems.They usually have a range of duties that lie between trade and professional engineer levels.

Electronics engineering associates may perform the following tasks:

  • help electronics engineers to develop, design, test, manufacture, assemble and maintain electronic equipment and associated circuitry such as radio, television, communications, and process-control equipment and computer systems
  • assist engineers in the research and design of process-control and instrumentation systems, communication systems, robotic systems, and computer and other electronic systems
  • prepare drawings, plans and diagrams for electronic engineering work
  • construct and test prototype electronic devices
  • perform difficult and complex calibrations, tests and adjustments
  • collect and analyse data, carry out complex calculations and prepare reports
  • estimate materials, costs and quantities
  • look at designs and installations to check they conform with specifications, drawings, contracts and regulations
  • select, start up, operate and maintain electronic equipment including computer-controlled and complex telecommunications equipment.

Specialisations:

Electronics engineering associates may specialise in aircraft electronics, communications and data systems, control systems, telecommunications, power station control systems, defence systems, medical equipment or meteorology. With further training and experience, it is possible to become a registered/fully qualified engineer. They may also become proprietors of small businesses, or independent contractors.

Depending on the area of specialisation, work may be carried out in remote localities or require some shift work. Electronics engineering associates usually work in a team with engineers, technologists and tradespeople.

Personal Requirements:

  • enjoy technical and engineering activities
  • good with hands
  • good at mathematics
  • good at diagnosis and able to think things through
  • capacity for accurate, careful work
  • good communication skills
  • able to work as part of a team
  • able to work systematically and independently
  • Australian citizenship or eligibility for citizenship may be an advantage when seeking employment with government departments.

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