Potential Career/Occupation Information

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Overview:	Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Duties:	Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results. Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment. Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications. Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths. Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions. Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified. Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly. Pack finished assemblies for shipment and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks. Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems. Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
Degree(s):	A.A.S. Electronic Engineering Technology
Job Outlook:	Employment in this field is projected to decline by 2% or more from 2018 to 2028. For comparison, the average growth rate for all occupations over the same time period is projected to be 5% to 8%.
Green:
Education Level:	Training for this occupation generally requires a High School Degree, plus additional coursework in a vocational or technical school. In some cases, employers may require an Associate Degree.
Recommended Skills:	Identifying the most appropriate equipment and tools needed to get a job done. Installing equipment, machines, wiring, etc. according to a set of specifications. Performing routine maintenance and/or repairs on equipment using the appropriate tools. Using your hands to operated fine instruments and precision tools. Using mathematics and/or statistics to solve problems. Watching gauges and any other types of indicators to make sure equipment is running properly. Inspecting and testing products or services to assure they meet the desired specifications. The ability to understand complex written paragraphs, instructions, or reports. Using scientific methods to investigate and conduct experiments.
Recommended Values:	Doing something where you can physically see the results of your work. Having the ability to work with equipment or material things.

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Understanding acquiring positions in this field may be enhanced through continuing academic study (i.e. earning a baccalaureate or a master's degree) and/or work experience in the field, Queensborough Community College has established transfer agreements with other institutions for students who wish to further pursue their educational goals. Students are highly encouraged to meet with one of our Career Services to fully understand the opportunities available through study in their degree program.