Electronics Engineers
An Electronics Engineer designs and develops electronic equipment, from iPods to global positioning systems (GPS). Works primarily with smaller electronic equipment that uses electricity as a means of storing information.
About this Career
Average Salary
£30,269New workers start at around £19,103. Normal pay is £30,269 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £46,633
Annual Openings
30Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Interprets and reviews technical drawings.
- Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
- Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
- Plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system.
- Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
- Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 70% |
| Active Learning | 68% |
| Critical Thinking | 67% |
| Reading Comprehension | 66% |
| Learning Strategies | 66% |
| Speaking | 61% |
| Active Listening | 60% |
| Monitoring | 60% |
| Science | 55% |
| Writing | 50% |