Electromechanical Engineering Technician
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and in governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries.
Typical Duties:
- Employs a variety of testing techniques to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment and complete systems;
- Maintains and repairs electrical and mechanical components of electromechanical systems to ensure that they are operating as designed;
- Builds or assembles both electrical and mechanical components of electromechanical equipment;
- Produces engineering drawing electric circuits and mechanical components;
- Identifies and solves routine technical problems within electromechanical systems;
- Specifies materials and processes in support of the design and development of electromechanical systems;
- Installs and tests mechanical and electrical control systems employed in a variety of manufacturing processes;
- Programs computers in support of electromechanical system operations;
- Maintains automated equipment such as industrial robotic systems;
- Maintains records and documents related to installed electromechanical systems;
- Assists in the conduct of quality control and quality assurance programs related to electromechanical operations.
Educational Requirements:
Two-year college program in electrical/electronic/electromechanical engineering technology