Unit Group
2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and in governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries.
Example Titles
communications technologist
electrical engineering technician
electrical engineering technologist
electricity distribution network technologist
electronics design technologist
electronics engineering technician
electronics engineering technologist
electronics manufacturing technician
electronics manufacturing technologist
lighting technologist
metering technologist
microwave maintenance technician
production support technician – electronics manufacturing
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Main duties
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
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Design, develop and test power equipment and systems, industrial process control systems, telecommunication, broadcast, recording and audiovisual systems, micro-electronic systems and circuits, computers, computer systems and networks, and computer software
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Supervise the building and testing of prototypes according to general instructions and established standards
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Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems other than aircraft electronics or instruments
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Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics under the direction of scientists or engineers
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Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
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Write specifications, schedules and technical reports and control schedules and budgets.
Electrical and electronics engineering technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
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Assist in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment, and systems
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Assist in inspection, testing, adjusting and evaluation of incoming electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic components and assemblies to ensure conformance with product specifications and tolerances
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Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies and record and analyze results
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Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
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Carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics
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Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems
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Calibrate electrical or electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
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Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.
Employment requirements
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Completion of a two- or three-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology, computer engineering technology, telecommunications technology or an equivalent is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technologists.
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Completion of a one- or two-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technicians.
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Certification in electrical or electronics engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
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A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
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In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Additional information
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There is mobility to other related occupations such as technical sales, electronics service technicians, instrument technicians and avionics technicians.
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Progression to managerial positions in engineering, production or operations is possible with experience.
Classified elsewhere
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Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (2244)
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Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (2242)
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Engineering managers (0211)
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Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (2243)
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Manufacturing managers (0911)
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Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (6221)
