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Engineering Technician Non Drafters

Engineering Technician Non Drafters

  • Ideal for those who love hands-on work and problem-solving in engineering fields.
  • Play a crucial role in developing and maintaining innovative engineering solutions.
  • Unique chance to blend technical skills with creativity in diverse engineering projects.
💰 Earn $61K-$100K
📚 Associate Degree

Overview

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately. An engineering technician's role is to assist engineers with the development of a new product or solution. Engineering technicians may be asked to run tests, record data, collect materials, or fix parts. An engineering technologist is a professional trained in certain aspects of development and implementation of a respective area of technology. Technologists use parts and products to construct, maintain and repair systems and equipment an engineer develops. They may help implement existing technology to solve a problem. A technologist applies a fundamental understanding of math and engineering and uses strong practical skills to complete their work. They must be familiar with engineering principles and have experience with a range of technical skills.

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Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

6,300 in Total

Earnings

$78,910 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Conduct tests, experiments, and inspections to evaluate the performance and functionality of engineering systems, products, or components.
  • Follow technical specifications, blueprints, or guidelines to install, calibrate, upgrade, maintain, and repair engineering systems and equipment.
  • Assist engineers and clients with troubleshooting, answer technical inquiries, maintain records, and provide guidance on the operation and maintenance of engineering systems.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Working with my hands
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Repairing

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Job security
  • Support
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions
  • Having freedom

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