How to hire electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
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[Job title] at [Company name] [City, State] · [Full-time / Part-time] · [Pay range] About the role [Two or three sentences about your team, the work and why it matters.] What you will do • Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools. • Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed. • Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts. • Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment. • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components. • Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards. • Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems. What you bring • [Required license, certification or years of experience, if any] • [Education, only if you truly need it. Typical to start in this job: Associate's degree] • Strong reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, monitoring and writing skills • Working knowledge of engineering and technology, computers and electronics, design and English Language • [Anything else you would really turn someone away for] Pay and benefits [Pay range]. For reference, the U.S. median for this job is $37.59 an hour ($78,190 a year). [Benefits, schedule and anything else candidates should know.] How to apply [Apply on JAI Bot. Every applicant hears back.]
Interview questions for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
Ask every candidate the same questions, in the same order, and write down what they say. Questions about past work show what someone has actually done.
- Tell me about a time you had to assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools. What did you do, and how did it turn out?
- Tell me about a time you had to compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed. What did you do, and how did it turn out?
- Tell me about a time you had to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts. What did you do, and how did it turn out?
- Tell me about a time you had to maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment. What did you do, and how did it turn out?
- Tell me about written instructions, a policy or a manual you had to follow closely. How did you make sure you followed it correctly?
- Describe a decision at work where the obvious answer was wrong. How did you work out the better choice?
- Tell me about a time you had to understand a request or problem that was explained poorly. How did you make sure you got it right?
- Why this job, and why now? What would make you stay here for the long term?
Good answers name a real situation, what the person did themselves and what happened. Avoid questions about age, family plans, religion, health, national origin or anything else unrelated to the job.
What electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians do
- Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
- Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
- Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
Skills that matter most
Education, experience and outlook for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 8,100 openings a year (BLS)
What to pay electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
Pay depends a lot on where the job is. Highest and lowest median yearly pay by state:
| State | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | $96,070 |
| Maryland | $95,830 |
| Washington | $93,930 |
| Nevada | $88,160 |
| California | $86,090 |
| Kentucky | $64,120 |
| Tennessee | $63,750 |
| Ohio | $63,300 |
See electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians pay in every state
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