Electrical Engineering Technician Careers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:-

As an electrical engineering technician you will preserve, set up and repair electrical controls and equipment. You may work in the variety of industries like:

• Industrial machinery and equipment- creating, fitting and repairing drives, programmable logic control panels (PLC)
• Power generation and transmission- installing turbines, power lines; switch gear and street light networks
• Transport- advancement in rail signaling and electrification system
• Building service infrastructure- setting up, preserving lighting, air conditioning, heating, lifts and escalators.

You will follow the instruction of engineering and make use of circuit and wiring diagrams when working on repairs and installations. You can also make use of range of tools to check, examine and standardize equipment and machinery to ensure that they are working properly.

As an experienced electrical technician you may be liable for depicting preventive maintenance rotas and perform excellence control checks. For e.g. on production line machinery.

You will usually work as a team member, frequently administering the operators and fitters.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:-

You can enter into this career through apprenticeship scheme. The variety of apprenticeship accessible in your area will depend on the skills needed by the employer from his worker and on restricted job market.

On the other hand, you can take a course from the college which will guide you about some skills and knowledge which is necessary for this job. Applicable courses comprise of:

• City and Guilds 2330 Certificate in Electro Technical Technology
• BTEC Diploma and Certificate in Electrical Engineering
• City and Guilds: Diploma in Electro technology
• Electrical and Electronic Servicing- City and Guilds (6958)
• Operation and Maintenance Engineering (Process) BTEC National Certificate

You can check the website of SEMTA and Institution of Engineering and Technology for further details about the electrical engineering as a profession. The Engineering Training Council of Northern Ireland gives you the information and record of course for colleges.

TRAINING DETAILS:-

According to your job you can work towards variety of National Vocational Qualifications like:

• Electrical and Electronics Servicing (Level 2 and 3)
• Maintenance and installation Engineering (Electrical) including Stair lifts and lifts (Level 2)
• Process Engineering Maintenance, Electrical (Level 2 and 3)
• Electricity System Technology Engineering (Level 2 and 3)
• Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Electrical Operations (Level 1 and 2)
• Installing and Commissioning Electro technical equipment and Systems, Plant (Level 3)

You can also take the National Vocational Qualifications i.e. NVQ in Electro technical Services, which has many options: maintenance, installation, panel building, public lighting, electrical machine repair and instrumentations.

Your employer may request you to take City and Guilds 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulation (2382), Certificate of Installations (2391) and City and Guilds Inspection. Make sure which honor is most suitable to your profession with the training providers and local colleges.

You can also continue study part-time for a HNC or HND or BTEC in Electrical Engineering. With degree level course in electrical engineering, you can qualify as an electrical engineer. See the IET website presenting these courses for further information.

If you are a experienced electrical technician your employer may encourage you to register with the Engineer Council so that you can get status of Eng Tech. this will definitely help you out to build up and improve your career prospects.

SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:-

• ability to interact effectively with the staff at every level
• ability of reading engineering drawings and diagrams
• excellent problem solving and practical skills
• keenness of keeping up-to-date knowledge of new developments
• excellent team player
• knowledge of electrical health and safety issues

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:-

• Initial salaries for skilled technicians can be between $ 19,500 and $ 25,000 a year.
• Knowledgeable and experienced technicians can earn $ 24,000 to $ 41,000 a year.

WORKING CONDITIONS:-

You have to work basically for 40 hours in every week which also contains overtime and shift work. You may also be call for responding out-of-hours problems.

The working environment will depend on your exact job, but it can also include workshop, office, factory, research facility and power stations.

DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES:-

You will get the job opportunities in automotive, aerospace, civil engineering industries. You can also work in a armed force or a public service.

If you are experienced, you can move to management jobs, electrical design work or take guidance to succeed as an engineer.

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