Electronic Engineering Technician

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.

Interpret electronic schematics, circuit diagrams and technical drawings to identify component placement and wiring requirements. Solder and assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) using hand soldering irons, reflow ovens, and automated assembly equipment. Select and source electronic components including resistors, capacitors, transistors, integrated circuits and connectors according to design specifications. Build and construct prototype electronic equipment and test rigs from component parts. Operate electronic test instruments including multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators and logic analysers to measure voltage, current, frequency and signal integrity. Perform functional testing on completed electronic assemblies and equipment to verify performance against design specifications. Diagnose faults in electronic systems using systematic troubleshooting methods and repair techniques including component replacement and rework. Calibrate electronic test equipment and maintain calibration records in accordance with workplace quality standards.

The standard entry pathway requires a diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree (ABS skill level 2). Specific qualification requirements vary by employer and state. Some employers may accept equivalent experience. Check yourcareer.gov.au for available courses and dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/free-tafe for subsidised training options.

You'll need to complete a formal diploma or advanced diploma in electronics before employers take you seriously, and that takes 2 to 3 years part-time or full-time. Many manufacturing jobs are moving offshore or automating, so positions are shrinking. Pay caps out earlier than engineering roles you might have moved from.

Some regional work exists in mining equipment support. Remote work is rare since you need to physically test and repair equipment.

Published for ANZSCO unit group 3124, the wider group this job sits in, not for this job on its own.

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.

• 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

• ABS OSCA 2024, occupation definition and task statements
• ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
• ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on usual place of residence (Custom Report). OSCA Experimental Estimates.

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Where our numbers come from.

What Electronic Engineering Technician workers move into, from ten years of tax records.

Last updated: 30 October 2026