This variety of skills is particularly valuable in the robotics, automation and biomedical fields. THEY DO Electronics Technicians work with Electronics Engineers. In manufacturing, Electronics Technicians work with engineers and help set up assembly or test lines. Technicians' duties might include making up production schedules, estimating costs and inspecting and testing products. Others may show production workers how to test and assemble new products.
Technicians also maintain computers and automated equipment.
An additional 12,990 openings will occur as workers retire or leave the labor market for other reasons. THEY DO Field Service Technicians work for electronics, computer, robotics, peripheral equipment and automated systems manufacturers and suppliers. Duties include on-site equipment installation and service. Responsible for equipment repair, they must be able to diagnose and solve equipment failures. They train customers to operate and maintain equipment and serve as administrative and technical liaisons to customers.