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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
Other titles employers use
Control Technician · E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic) · E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic) · Electrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech) · Electrical Maintenance Technician · Electronic Technician · I and C Tech (Instrument and Control Technician) · Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Tech)
Inside the work
What you would actually do.
6 responsibilities that define the role, before job titles and workplaces change the details.
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
- Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
Who it suits
Would this work hold your attention?
This career often appeals to people drawn to practical, organizing and analytical work.
- Practical
- Building, repairing, using tools, or working outdoors
- Organizing
- Creating order, checking details, and keeping work accurate
- Analytical
- Investigating questions, testing ideas, and solving problems
Skills and strengths
What you would get good at.
Compare the skills the work relies on, the subjects behind it, and the abilities that make it easier to learn.
Core skills
- Operations Monitoring
- Repairing
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control Analysis
Subjects to know
- Computers and Electronics
- Mechanical
- Production and Processing
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
Useful strengths
- Problem Sensitivity
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
Working day
Picture yourself doing it.
These measures show how much of the day involves people, movement, conversation, and hands-on work.
| Measure | Out of 5 | What that means here |
|---|---|---|
| Close to other people | 3.5 | Shared rooms, but not shoulder to shoulder |
| On your feet | 3.6 | Up and down through the day |
| Talking face to face | 4.6 | Continuous — the job is conversations |
| Working with your hands | 4.0 | Handling tools, instruments or materials |
Preparation
How people prepare for this work.
Employers usually ask for a postsecondary certificate. Other routes may also lead into the field.
- A two-year degree 46%
- A certificate or some college 32%
- High school or less 22%
Tools of the work
Technology you may use.
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Spreadsheet software
- Office suite software
- Operating system software
- Word processing software
- Facilities management software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Data base user interface and query software
Opportunity near you
See where this work is growing.
Choose a state to compare the size of the field, annual openings, and expected hiring change.
- People doing this work
- 9,610
- Job openings each year
- 860
- Expected hiring change, 2022–2032
- 10.1%
Compare every available state
| State | People doing it | Job openings each year | Expected change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9,610 | 860 | 10.1% |
| California | 6,700 | 570 | 4.7% |
| Florida | 2,930 | 260 | 7.3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2,300 | 190 | — |
| Georgia | 2,130 | 180 | — |
| Missouri | 1,910 | 160 | 1.1% |
| Tennessee | 1,850 | 170 | 15.6% |
| Washington | 1,840 | 170 | 5.1% |
| New Jersey | 1,800 | 150 | 2.3% |
| Colorado | 1,750 | 150 | 7.4% |
| North Carolina | 1,670 | 150 | 7.7% |
| New York | 1,600 | 10 | 7.4% |
| Virginia | 1,350 | 110 | — |
| Utah | 1,280 | 120 | 23.1% |
| Alabama | 1,230 | 100 | — |
| Michigan | 1,180 | 100 | −2.5% |
| South Carolina | 1,160 | 110 | 11.5% |
| Indiana | 1,050 | 90 | 4.0% |
| Ohio | 1,030 | 90 | — |
| Oklahoma | 1,010 | 80 | — |
| Maryland | 860 | 80 | 6.2% |
| Louisiana | 830 | 70 | 6.4% |
| Arizona | 800 | 80 | 23.1% |
| Kentucky | 710 | 60 | — |
| Iowa | 630 | 60 | 6.8% |
| Illinois | 610 | 50 | 3.4% |
| Minnesota | 610 | 50 | 1.7% |
| Wisconsin | 550 | 50 | 5.8% |
| Oregon | 490 | 40 | −2.0% |
| Maine | 470 | 40 | −6.0% |
| Idaho | 420 | 40 | 5.0% |
| Mississippi | 420 | 40 | 2.4% |
| South Dakota | 420 | 40 | 7.7% |
| North Dakota | 380 | 30 | 2.7% |
| Kansas | 300 | 30 | 7.1% |
| Arkansas | 280 | 20 | 3.7% |
| Massachusetts | 280 | 20 | −6.7% |
| Alaska | 270 | 20 | 8.0% |
| Nebraska | 270 | 20 | 3.8% |
| Connecticut | 260 | 20 | 8.3% |
| Nevada | 260 | 20 | 13.0% |
| New Hampshire | 240 | 20 | 9.1% |
| Wyoming | 210 | 20 | 10.5% |
| Delaware | 190 | 20 | 5.6% |
| Montana | 170 | 20 | 13.3% |
| New Mexico | 170 | 20 | 6.3% |
| West Virginia | 150 | 10 | — |
| Puerto Rico | 140 | 10 | 7.7% |
| Vermont | 70 | 10 | — |
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