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Occupational Report for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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All engineering technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Employment Outlook for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a very slow rate in Oregon. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist due to the need to fill replacement job openings.
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Current Job Openings for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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There are 5 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 5 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Senior Electrical Engineering Technician - 254489ims 1/26/10 Portland $30.00/hr
Equipment / Process Technician Iii / Iv (10-11106) 1/25/10 Beaverton DOE
Test Engineering Technicial 1/8/10 Hillsboro DOE
Research Associate 12/15/09 Wilsonville to $22.01/hr
Engineering Tech Labview / Dvm / Oscilloscope 12/10/09 Hillsboro DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $16.13 $19.94 $26.40 $30.72 $35.29 $25.71 $53,482
Multnomah / Washington 15.59 18.54 23.79 29.78 36.04 24.78 51,540
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 16.33 17.91 21.84 29.19 34.62 23.39 48,662
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 22.43 27.01 29.65 32.33 36.76 29.21 60,750
Lane 15.47 21.70 26.88 30.13 33.49 25.64 53,338
Coos / Curry 12.57 15.35 23.39 29.68 35.01 23.01 47,867
Jackson / Josephine 17.05 19.74 26.33 30.70 38.29 27.34 56,877
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 17.58 20.29 23.63 29.94 35.80 24.98 51,957
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 14.31 16.51 19.65 25.76 31.07 21.37 44,459
Klamath / Lake 11.54 14.74 25.46 29.47 32.87 22.97 47,784
Morrow / Umatilla 11.33 20.50 24.64 28.33 30.96 23.17 48,180
Baker / Union / Wallowa 18.18 25.84 27.80 29.77 30.95 26.55 55,214
Grant / Harney / Malheur 10.83 12.65 22.30 27.86 30.11 20.39 42,423
Clackamas 15.47 18.24 22.68 27.62 32.41 23.22 48,287
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Regional Employment Projections for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,191 1,252 61 5.1% 6 29 36
Multnomah / Washington 604 641 37 6.1% 4 15 19
Clackamas 178 190 12 6.7% 1 4 6
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 122 123 1 0.8% 0 3 3
Lane 88 97 9 10.2% 1 2 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 39 43 4 10.3% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 37 37 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Douglas 29 28 -1 -3.4% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 26 27 1 3.8% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 17 17 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 16 10 -6 -37.5% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 11 11 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 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 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,191
Total, All Industries Private 825
Utilities Private 41
Manufacturing Private 502
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 54
Foundries Private 46
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 27
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing Private 18
Machinery Manufacturing Private 23
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 13
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 348
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Private 146
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 167
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 32
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 17
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Private 13
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 19
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 14
Wholesale Trade Private 50
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 46
Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 40
Information Private 19
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 151
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 123
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 10
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 15
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 40
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 10
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 10
Repair and Maintenance Private 10
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Private 10
Total, All Industries Federal 258
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 258
Total, All Industries State 13
Educational Services State 13
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 13
Total, All Industries Local 95
Public Administration Local 83
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 83
Educational Requirements for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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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 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Basic Physics
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Electro-Mechanical Systems Principles
  • Apply Engineering Principles To Integrate Components
  • Apply Heat Transfer Principles
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
  • Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
  • Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
  • Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
  • Coordinate Production Materials And Processes
  • Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Identify Base Metals For Welding
  • Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
  • Inspect Components During Manufacturing
  • Install And Repair Electronic Equipment
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
  • 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 Calculus
  • Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
  • Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Materials Testing Procedures
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Non-Destructive Test Equipment
  • Use Physical Science Research Techniques
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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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:
 Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
 Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Portland
7726 SE Harmony Rd
Portland, OR 97222
Phone: (503) 821-1250
Programs of Training:
 Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 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
Industrial Engineering Technicians 51%
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 49%
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 48%
Aerospace Engineering And Operations Technicians 46%
Environmental Engineering Technicians 44%
Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technicians 39%
Mechanical Engineers 36%
Engineers, All Other 34%
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 34%
Electrical Engineers 31%