OLMIS

Occupational Description

Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use utilizing 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. Exclude "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).

Employment Outlook for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Statewide Employment Analysis	2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations

Current Job Openings for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

There are 7 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 7 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Electronic Technician - Telecommunications	11/20/09	Klamath Falls
Circuit Design Engineer	11/11/09	Hillsboro
Process Re-Engineering Specialist	11/3/09	Salem
Rf Design Engineer	10/26/09	Hillsboro	DOE
Custom Cad Engineer - Rf Circuits	10/20/09	Hillsboro
Device Engineer	8/28/09	Hillsboro
Application Engineer	8/4/09	Hillsboro	DOE

State of Oregon License Information for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Region	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$24.13	$33.71	$42.84	$53.14	$63.94	$43.15	$89,746
Multnomah / Washington	26.68	34.66	43.20	54.83	64.10	44.10	91,735
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	14.20	16.11	41.46	55.81	69.71	39.42	82,005
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	27.33	40.38	47.61	54.51	65.16	47.33	98,446
Lane	32.69	35.48	39.42	44.00	48.47	39.16	81,442
Douglas	26.51	28.57	32.02	36.30	38.79	32.03	66,628
Jackson / Josephine	25.97	29.53	42.13	57.09	64.62	44.23	91,996
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	25.62	30.26	42.46	48.82	59.44	41.16	85,614
Clackamas	29.72	35.40	43.00	50.15	60.50	43.64	90,779

Data Sources and Limitations

Regional Employment Projections for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2006	2016	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	2,085	2,267	182	8.7%	18	43	61
Multnomah / Washington	1,119	1,233	114	10.2%	11	23	35
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	594	538	-56	-9.4%	0	11	11
Clackamas	148	162	14	9.5%	1	3	4
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	96	115	19	19.8%	2	2	4
Lane	73	81	8	11.0%	1	2	2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	49	67	18	36.7%	2	1	3
Jackson / Josephine	47	52	5	10.6%	1	1	2
Douglas	13	16	3	23.1%	0	0	1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	9	12	3	33.3%	0	0	1
Morrow / Umatilla	8	11	3	37.5%	0	0	1
Klamath / Lake	7	7	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Baker / Union / Wallowa	3	3	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Grant / Harney / Malheur	2	2	0	0.0%	0	0	0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

Data Sources and Limitations

Industries of Employment for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	2,085
Total, All Industries	Private	2,069
Construction	Private	18
Manufacturing	Private	1,466
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	Private	1,388
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing	Private	54
Communications Equipment Manufacturing	Private	35
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	Private	1,138
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	Private	147
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	Private	33
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing	Private	20
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	Private	22
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	Private	22
Wholesale Trade	Private	107
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	62
Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers	Private	45
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	Private	45
Information	Private	238
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	Private	77
Software Publishers	Private	75
Telecommunications	Private	151
Wired Telecommunications Carriers	Private	119
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)	Private	30
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	185
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	Private	23
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	Private	55
Scientific Research and Development Services	Private	100
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	35
Repair and Maintenance	Private	35
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance	Private	24

Educational Requirements for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Analyze And Solve Problems In Electronics Or Semiconductor Manufacturing
Analyze Engineering Design Problems
Apply Alternating Current (Ac) Theory
Apply Analog Electronics Theory
Apply Basic Engineering Principles
Apply Design Engineering Theory
Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
Apply Electro-Mechanical Systems Principles
Apply Electronic Principles
Apply Engineering Principles To Integrate Components
Apply Laser Technology
Apply Linear Algebra
Apply Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
Apply Robotics Systems Technology
Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
Calibrate Electronic Instruments
Convert Ideas Into Products
Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
Design And Develop Electronic Equipment
Design Control Systems
Design Tables Depicting Data
Determine Production Factors
Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
Evaluate Product Design
Explain Complex Mathematical Information
Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
Maintain Quality Control
Modify Electrical And Electronic Equipment
Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
Operate Precision Test Equipment
Plan And Test Engineering Methods
Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data
Read Manufacturing Outlines For Electronic Products
Read Schematics And Specifications
Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
Solve Engineering Problems
Supervise Engineering Projects
Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
Use Algebra
Use Analog And Digital Electronics In Measuring And Controlling Devices
Use Calculus
Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
Use Electronic Test Equipment
Use Metric System
Use Project Management Techniques
Use Quantitative Research Methods
Work As A Team Member
Write Performance Requirements For Product Development And Engineering Projects
Write Product Descriptions
Write Technical Specifications For Electrical Or Electronic Equipment

Schools and Training Providers for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR 97305 Phone: (503) 399-5000 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203 Phone: (503) 943-7911 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	Portland State University 724 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-4433 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Oregon Health & Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239 Phone: (503) 494-7800 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	Oregon State University 104 Kerr Administration Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 737-0123 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Related Occupations

The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Computer Hardware Engineers	67%
Aerospace Engineers	59%
Electrical Engineers	54%
Engineers, All Other	51%
Electro-Mechanical Technicians	46%
Biomedical Engineers	46%
Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technicians	44%
Mechanical Engineers	39%
Environmental Engineers	37%
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software	37%

Main Menu

Data Tools