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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	2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at a very slow rate in Oregon. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

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Current Job Openings for Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technicians

There are 14 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 14 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Manufacturing Technician	11/17/09	Portland	DOE
Test Technician	11/13/09	Hillsboro
Facilities Electrical Technician # 5466	10/29/09	Gresham	DOE
Senior Engineering Test Technician	10/28/09	Milwaukie	$23.53/hr
Maintenance Technician Id#5379	10/19/09	Gresham	DOE
Equipment Maintenance Tech	10/15/09	Hillsboro	DOE
Technical Support Engineer - Senior	10/14/09	Hillsboro	$80,000/yr
01-01396 Technician Ii-2 (Instrumentation) (Umatilla, Oregon)	10/13/09	Hermiston	$17.95/hr to $22.71/hr DOE
Maintenance Technician Iv - Module	10/7/09	Hillsboro	DOE
Service & Repair Manager	10/5/09	Tualatin	$3,850/mo to $4,600/mo DOE
Electrical Design Technician	9/18/09	Hillsboro
Electrical Design Technician	9/17/09	Hillsboro	DOE
Test Engineering Technician	9/17/09	Hillsboro	DOE
Technical Support Engineer, Staff #2267	9/14/09	Hillsboro	DOE

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	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$17.22	$21.35	$25.97	$31.32	$37.22	$26.37	$54,848
Multnomah / Washington	17.24	21.25	25.88	31.38	37.35	26.38	54,862
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	18.09	22.67	27.35	32.20	37.86	27.52	57,238
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	20.61	22.29	25.01	29.11	32.45	25.48	52,995
Lane	19.22	24.15	27.87	30.75	35.61	27.29	56,764
Jackson / Josephine	13.19	18.02	26.16	33.25	39.14	25.87	53,808
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	16.96	18.93	22.40	26.61	30.32	22.77	47,349
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	17.53	21.41	24.97	29.12	31.98	24.96	51,920
Morrow / Umatilla	21.39	23.23	26.62	30.00	32.09	26.44	54,993
Grant / Harney / Malheur	21.76	24.97	28.53	31.90	36.64	28.48	59,238
Clackamas	16.05	20.12	25.63	33.74	38.88	26.61	55,346

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Regional Employment Projections for Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technicians

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2006	2016	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	3,109	3,262	153	4.9%	15	67	82
Multnomah / Washington	2,470	2,605	135	5.5%	14	53	67
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	200	202	2	1.0%	0	4	4
Clackamas	178	197	19	10.7%	2	4	6
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	103	108	5	4.9%	1	2	3
Lane	94	102	8	8.5%	1	2	3
Morrow / Umatilla	62	53	-9	-14.5%	0	1	1
Jackson / Josephine	59	69	10	16.9%	1	1	2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	55	70	15	27.3%	2	1	3
Douglas	24	25	1	4.2%	0	1	1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	24	29	5	20.8%	1	1	1
Grant / Harney / Malheur	17	16	-1	-5.9%	0	0	0
Klamath / Lake	13	17	4	30.8%	0	0	1
Baker / Union / Wallowa	11	11	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Coos / Curry	7	6	-1	-14.3%	0	0	0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	5	5	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	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	3,109
Total, All Industries	Private	2,901
Manufacturing	Private	1,770
Primary Metal Manufacturing	Private	58
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing	Private	52
Machinery Manufacturing	Private	36
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	Private	1,597
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing	Private	65
Communications Equipment Manufacturing	Private	80
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	Private	1,244
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	Private	194
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	Private	27
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	Private	24
Wholesale Trade	Private	199
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	199
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	Private	152
Information	Private	77
Telecommunications	Private	45
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)	Private	34
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	192
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	Private	117
Scientific Research and Development Services	Private	46
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	461
Administrative and Support Services	Private	443
Employment Services	Private	437
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	150
Repair and Maintenance	Private	150
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance	Private	141
Total, All Industries	Federal	143
Transportation and Warehousing	Federal	107
Postal Service	Federal	107
Federal Government (Non-Postal)	Federal	36
Total, All Industries	Local	56
Utilities	Local	37

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 degree 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 one or more of the following programs:

Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls 3201 Campus Drive Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Phone: (541) 885-1000 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR 97305 Phone: (503) 399-5000 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications 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	Rogue Community College 3345 Redwood Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527 Phone: (541) 956-7500 Programs of Training: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	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
Portland Community College 12000 SW 49th Avenue Portland, OR 97219 Phone: (503) 244-6111 Programs of Training: Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Electrical, Electronic & Communications 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%
Industrial Engineering Technicians	27%
Aerospace Engineers	27%

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