Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
The occupation Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment covers people who repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. You may also need to test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems. The strongest interest signal is Realistic (7.0 of 7), then Conventional (5.3) and Investigative, which gives it the code RCI. Plan on one or two years of vocational training, an apprenticeship or an associate’s degree; O*NET labels this medium preparation. Strength in repairing, operations monitoring, and troubleshooting helps most here. If you want hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world, keep it on your list. If you need creative work with room for original expression, it may feel thin.
What they do
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
Main tasks
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
- Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
Skills
- Repairing
- Operations Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control Analysis
- Equipment Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
Who this career fits
May suit you if
- You like ending the day with a physical result you can point to.
- You like clear rules and getting the details right.
- You are willing to put in a year or two of focused training.
- You are comfortable relying on repairing and operations monitoring.
May not suit you if
- You would rather stay away from physical, hands-on tasks.
- You need creative expression to be a big part of your day. Artistic rates 1.0 out of 7 here.
- You need to start within a few months, with no training period.
Interest profile
O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code RCI takes the three highest, and Realistic comes first here.
Preparation
Medium preparation. Expect vocational school, an apprenticeship, related experience or an associate’s degree, usually one or two years in total.
Most-reported requirement in the O*NET survey: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree. This reflects what workers reported most often and is not a legal minimum. Licensing rules can differ by state or industry, so confirm what applies where you plan to work.
Also called
- Control Technician
- E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic)
- E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic)
- Electrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech)
- Electrical Maintenance Technician
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