Beginning electronics technicians test and troubleshoot at the circuit board level. Senior technicians diagnose problems in circuit boards at the component level. Electronics Technicians is in the Engineering, Science, and Technologies Career Cluster. Work Setting Electronics technicians work indoors in well-lighted areas. Some technicians travel to other buildings to test and repair equipment.
Most work is done at benches.
Technicians either sit on stools or stand. Technicians may work alone or as part of a team with engineers, inspectors, and other technicians. Technicians are occasionally exposed to fumes and dust. Hazards include exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock. Other risks are exposure to toxic chemicals and falls from high, exposed places.