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Occupational Description

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. Exclude "Broadcast Technicians" (27-4012).

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Employment Outlook for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Statewide Employment Analysis	2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

There are 25 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 25 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Power Electronics Technician	4/22/10	Bend	$18.00/hr to $23.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Engineering Technician	6/10/10	Tualatin
Controls Technician	6/11/10	Sherwood	DOE
Equipment Tech - (D1/D2 - N1/N2)	6/7/10	Hillsboro	DOE
Electronic Test Technician	6/14/10	Bend	DOE
Electrical Engineering Technician	7/14/10	Bend	DOE
Instrument/Controls Technician	7/27/10	Springfield	$8.40/hr to $20.00/hr DOE
Process Technician - 1749	7/26/10	Bend	DOE
Electronics Technician	7/21/10	Roseburg	DOE
Engineering Technician 1	8/4/10	Eugene Area	DOE
Instrumentation Technician	7/28/10	Hillsboro	DOE
Jr. Technician	8/3/10	Hillsboro	$18.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOE
Electronic Engineering Technician	8/13/10	Bend	DOE
Semiconductor Equipment Maintenancetechnician (D2) - 1778	8/16/10	Hillsboro	$25,600/yr to $35,000/yr DOE
Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (D2) - 1789	8/16/10	Hillsboro	$35,100/yr to $47,900/yr DOE
Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (N1) - 1790	8/16/10	Hillsboro	$35,100/yr to $47,900/yr DOE
Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (D1) - 1782	8/16/10	Hillsboro	$35,100/yr to $47,900/yr DOE
Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (N2) - 1794	8/16/10	Hillsboro	$35,100/yr to $47,900/yr DOE
Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (N1) - 1779	8/16/10	Hillsboro	$25,600/yr to $35,000/yr DOE
Senior Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (D2) - 1777	8/16/10	Hillsboro	$25,600/yr to $35,000/yr DOE
Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (N2) - 1780	8/16/10	Hillsboro	$25,600/yr to $35,000/yr DOE
Emc Power Test and Measurement Electronics Technican	8/20/10	Beaverton	DOE
RF Engineering Technician	8/19/10	Hillsboro	$30,100/yr to $41,100/yr DOE
Applications Engineer	8/19/10	Portland	DOE
Electrical Technician	8/30/10	Bend	DOE

Job Openings from the Web for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 58 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Employer
On-site Calibration Technician Salary: N/A	8/30/10	Portland	Davis Calibration
Equipment Tech II - Diffusion Gresh...	8/30/10	Gresham	Microchip Technology, Inc.
Calibration Technician - ISO 9000/I...	8/30/10	Aurora	Volt Workforce Solutions
Sr. Calibration Technician	8/26/10	Beaverton
Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (N1) - 1779	8/25/10	Hillsboro
Field Service Calibration Technician	8/24/10	Portland	Quality Control Services
Switch Technician	8/24/10	Portland	Kforce Professional Staffing, Inc.
Switch Technician	8/24/10	Portland	Kforce Professional Staffing, Inc.
Electronics Test Tech (Cable Modem)	8/23/10	Portland	Adecco Engineering & Technical
Electronics Test Tech (Cable Modem)	8/23/10	Portland	Adecco Technical
Emc Power Test and Measurement Electronics Technican	8/21/10	Beaverton
RF Engineering Technician	8/19/10	Hillsboro	TriQuint Semiconductor
Equipment Technician/Specialist	8/18/10	Beaverton	Maxim Integrated Products
Metrology Semiconductor R&M Technician	8/17/10	Portland	Aerotek
Senior Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (D2) - 1777	8/17/10	Hillsboro
Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (N2) - 1780	8/17/10	Hillsboro
Electrical Technician	8/16/10	Salem	Zero Kar Company
Senior Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician (D2)	8/16/10	Hillsboro	TriQuint Semiconductor
Technician, Electrician, Accou	8/15/10	Albany	Wah Chang
Equipment Technician - Level II	8/12/10	Portland	Comsys
Electrical Engineering Technician - CAD	8/12/10		David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Level II Equipment Technician - AWX...	8/10/10	Hillsboro	Volt Workforce Solutions
Level II Equipment Technician - AWX, RF, Etch, COHE	8/10/10	Hillsboro	Volt Information Sciences
Electrical Engineering Technician	8/10/10	Portland	Aerotek
Mobile Test Technician Driver - Portland, OR	8/7/10		NIELSEN COMPANY, THE

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State of Oregon License Information for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Region	---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$17.59	$21.81	$26.78	$31.72	$36.42	$26.80	$55,731
Multnomah / Washington	17.95	21.98	26.91	31.92	36.60	26.99	56,138
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	16.93	20.97	28.35	32.57	36.97	27.04	56,244
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	19.41	22.16	24.92	28.69	32.61	25.35	52,738
Lane	19.98	24.88	29.82	31.00	35.77	28.84	59,977
Jackson / Josephine	10.36	13.85	19.73	28.03	34.66	21.15	43,979
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	17.52	20.09	23.17	27.22	30.74	23.44	48,750
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	18.15	21.86	25.65	30.40	34.35	26.11	54,311
Morrow / Umatilla	21.68	23.64	27.14	30.54	32.75	26.94	56,038
Baker / Union / Wallowa	24.90	26.39	30.22	36.57	43.26	31.97	66,511
Clackamas	14.74	19.46	25.27	33.69	39.19	26.27	54,649

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Regional Employment Projections for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2008	2018	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	2,836	2,859	23	0.8%	2	54	56
Multnomah / Washington	2,133	2,147	14	0.7%	1	41	42
Clackamas	172	191	19	11.0%	2	3	5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	152	160	8	5.3%	1	3	4
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	128	133	5	3.9%	1	3	3
Lane	78	86	8	10.3%	1	2	2
Jackson / Josephine	63	69	6	9.5%	1	1	2
Morrow / Umatilla	55	39	-16	-29.1%	0	1	1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	54	59	5	9.3%	1	1	2
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	26	32	6	23.1%	1	1	1
Douglas	18	17	-1	-5.6%	0	0	0
Baker / Union / Wallowa	9	10	1	11.1%	0	0	0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	7	7	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Klamath / Lake	5	5	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Grant / Harney / Malheur	5	5	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Coos / Curry	3	3	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.

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Industries of Employment for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2008 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	2,836
Total, All Industries	Private	2,626
Manufacturing	Private	1,857
Primary Metal Manufacturing	Private	57
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing	Private	40
Machinery Manufacturing	Private	32
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing	Private	22
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	Private	1,693
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing	Private	117
Communications Equipment Manufacturing	Private	81
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	Private	1,281
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	Private	205
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	Private	33
Wholesale Trade	Private	205
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	201
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	Private	168
Information	Private	70
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	Private	29
Software Publishers	Private	29
Telecommunications	Private	32
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	190
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	Private	117
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	Private	38
Scientific Research and Development Services	Private	26
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	103
Administrative and Support Services	Private	85
Employment Services	Private	85
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	163
Repair and Maintenance	Private	163
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance	Private	156
Total, All Industries	Federal	148
Transportation and Warehousing	Federal	109
Postal Service	Federal	109
Federal Government (Non-Postal)	Federal	39
Total, All Industries	Local	52
Utilities	Local	29
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	Local	22

Educational Requirements for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Analyze And Solve Problems In Electronics Or Semiconductor Manufacturing
Apply Alternating Current (Ac) Theory
Apply Analog Electronics Theory
Apply Basic Engineering Principles
Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
Apply Electrical Engineering Principles
Apply Electrical Principles
Apply Electro-Mechanical Systems Principles
Apply Electronic Principles
Apply Engineering Principles To Integrate Components
Apply Land Surveying Techniques
Apply Linear Algebra
Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
Apply Principles Of Electrical Circuitry
Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
Apply Statistical Methods
Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
Calibrate Electronic Instruments
Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
Design And Develop Electrical Equipment
Design And Develop Electronic Equipment
Design Electrical Systems Such As Transmission Lines, Transformers And Circuits
Evaluate Product Design
Explain Complex Mathematical Information
Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
Inspect Components During Manufacturing
Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
Interpret Technical Information For Electronic Repair Work
Maintain Tools And Equipment Used In Industrial Repair
Modify Electrical And Electronic Equipment
Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
Operate Precision Test Equipment
Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
Read Manufacturing Outlines For Electronic Products
Read Schematics And Specifications
Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
Repair And Replace Electronics Manufacturing Equipment
Repair Electronic Process Monitoring Equipment
Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
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 Digital Electronics Knowledge In Repair Work
Use Electrical Test Equipment
Use Electronic Test Equipment
Use Metric System
Use Voltmeter And Ohmmeter
Work As A Team Member
Write Technical Specifications For Electrical Or Electronic Equipment

Schools and Training Providers for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Oregon Institute of Technology - Portland 7726 SE Harmony Rd Portland, OR 97222 Phone: (503) 821-1250 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR 97305 Phone: (503) 399-5000 Programs of Training: Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321 Phone: (541) 917-4999 Programs of Training: Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR 97030 Phone: (503) 491-6422 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	Rogue Community College 3345 Redwood Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527 Phone: (541) 956-7500 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	Blue Mountain Community College 2411 NW Carden Ave Pendleton, OR 97801 Phone: (541) 276-1260 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Clackamas Community College 19600 South Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 Phone: (503) 657-6958 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	Portland Community College 12000 SW 49th Avenue Portland, OR 97219 Phone: (503) 244-6111 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	Oregon Coast Community College 332 SW Coast Hwy Newport, OR 97365 Phone: (541) 265-2283 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath 3201 Campus Drive Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Phone: (541) 885-1000 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	ITT Technical Institute-Portland 6035 NE 78th Ct Portland, OR 97218 Phone: (503) 255-6500 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	Lane Community College 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 Phone: (541) 463-3000 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Columbia Gorge Community College 400 E Scenic Dr The Dalles, OR 97058 Phone: (541) 506-6011 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 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
Electro-Mechanical Technicians	53%
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	44%
Engineering Technicians, All Other	39%
Computer Hardware Engineers	39%
Electrical Engineers	38%
Mechanical Engineering Technicians	37%
Electrical And Electronics Drafters	33%
Aerospace Engineering And Operations Technicians	30%

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