Electronics technician

[1] Electronics technicians may also work as sales workers or field representatives for manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers giving advice on the installation, operation, and maintenance of complex equipment and may write specifications and technical manuals.

Historically, these laboratories have been traditional "hands-on" learning environments, although, in recent years, the trend is moving towards electronics simulation software such as Multisim and CircuitLogix.

Electronics software simulation is also used in conjunction with traditional labs to provide more significant opportunities for students to complete laboratory projects as part of their studies.

Key sectors are telecommunications, audio/video, computers, robotics, energy conversion and efficiency, power generation, transmission and distribution, and electrical equipment manufacturing.

For example, employment growth for Electronics technicians in areas such as robotics, energy conversion, and power generation is expected to grow by 5%/yr from 2010 through 2020.