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What this job is
An Electronic Engineering Technician designs, builds, tests and repairs electronic equipment and circuit assemblies in manufacturing, telecommunications, defence, and industrial settings. They work from technical drawings and schematics to construct prototypes, perform diagnostics using test instruments, and troubleshoot faults in electronic systems. They work under the direction of electronic engineers and apply knowledge of circuit theory, component selection, and soldering techniques to deliver functional electronic products and systems.
Pay
A$2,142 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Digital Literacycore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Report Writingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Adjust engineering designs
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Electronic Document Management
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Process Improvement Identification
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
- Research and Analysis
- Stakeholder Communication