Electrical Engineering Technician Science & Engineering Technicians

Understand design drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.

Tthe qualities and applications of electrical discharge, including voltage and electrodes.

Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

Test procedures performed on electrical equipment and machinery in order to check the performance and quality of the electrical equipment and their adherence to specifications. During these tests electrical properties, …

The visual schematic representation of an electrical circuit, its components, and the connections between these components.

Electricity is created when electric current flows along a conductor. It entails the movement of free electrons between atoms. The more free electrons are present in a material, the better …

The essential components of a certain electrical product, such as electrical wires, circuit breakers, and switches.

Comply with regulations banning heavy metals in solder, flame retardants in plastics, and phthalate plasticisers in plastics and wiring harness insulations, under EU RoHS/WEEE Directives and China RoHS legislation.

Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.

Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.

Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of soldering, such as soft soldering, silver soldering, induction soldering, resistance soldering, pipe soldering, mechanical and aluminium soldering.

Assemble switches, electrical controls, circuit boards and other electrical components by using hand and soldering equipment.

Assist engineers or scientists with conducting experiments, performing analysis, developing new products or processes, constructing theory, and quality control.

Ensure that the materials provided by suppliers comply with the specified requirements.

Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

Measure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.

Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …

Prepare metal or other material workpieces for joining processes by cleaning the workpieces, checking their measurements with the technical plan and marking on the pieces where they'll be joined.

Prepare early models or prototypes in order to test concepts and replicability possibilities. Create prototypes to assess for pre-production tests.

Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a …

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Test electrical systems, machines, and components and check electrical properties, such as voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance, using electrical testing and measuring equipment, such as a multimeter. Gather and …

Field of science and engineering that researches new materials on the basis of their structure, properties, synthesis, and performance for a variety of purposes, including increasing fire resistance of construction …

The functioning, design, and usage of electronics that control and convert electric power. Power conversion systems are usually categorised as AC-DC or rectifiers, DC-AC or inverters, DC-DC converters, and AC-AC …

Subdiscipline of energy and electrical engineering which specialises in the generation, transmission, distribution, and usage of electrical power through the connection of electrical devices to motors, generators, and transformers, such …

The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.

The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.

The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general risk …

Electrical apparatus that are able to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy (generators), electrical energy to mechanical energy (motors), and change the voltage level of an AC or alternating current …

The compliance with safety measures which need to be taken during the installation, operation, and maintenance of constructions and equipment which function in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical …

Electrical wire and cable products and accessories, such as electrical connectors, splices, and wire insulation.

Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the …

Electromechanical systems that utilise electric motors to control the movement and processes of electrical machinery.

The principles and operations of devices that can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, such as dynamos and alternators, rotors, stators, armatures, and fields.

The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical …

The generation of electrical energy through the use of nuclear reactors, by converting the energy released from nuclei of atoms in reactors which generate heat. This heat subsequently generates steam …

Motors which are able to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.

The assembly processes and manufacturing steps taken to fabricate insulated electrical wire and cable, made from steel, copper, or aluminium.

Devices that are able to open and close electrical circuits, such as disconnecting switches, interrupter switches, and circuit breakers.

Assemblies of wires or cables that are bound together by cable ties, tape, or lacing, and are able to transfer signals or electricity. Through binding the wires together, the wires …

Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

Check electrical supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems.

Assist with the integration of new systems, products, methods, and components in the production line. Ensure that production workers are properly trained and follow the new requirements.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

Observe machine operations and evaluate product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.

Ensure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.

Find faults in wires or cables by using specialised equipment and repair these faults depending on type of wiring.

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.

Use of a variety of specialised tools, instruments and machines, such as presses, drills and grinders; employ them to carry out repairs in a safety manner.

Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.

Prepare and apply coating, such as conformal coating, to electrical equipment and its components to protect the equipment against moisture, high temperature, and dust.

Operate machinery or use handtools to cut and bend wire to form parts.

Construct generation plants, distribution stations and systems and transmission lines to get energy and new technology where it needs to go. Use high tech equipment, research, maintenance and repair to …

Understanding of electrical circuits and being able to repair. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.

Repair and perform routine maintenance on equipment and systems in power plants to ensure that everything functions safely and is compliant with legislation.

Be able to use wire hand tools, such as crimp tools, cable strippers, and cable cutters.

Be able to use wire processing machines, such as wire cutting machines, wire crimping machines, and wire stripping machines.