Electrical and electronic engineering technician
Electrical and electronic engineering technician
Also known as
Electrical engineering technical officer, electrical instrument technician, metering technician, power systems technician, process control technician, electronics technical officer
AUT programmes
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- Usually work in different worksites and may travel locally and nationally
- May work in noisy and hazardous conditions
- Need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems
Typical tasks
- Develop circuitry, controls and machinery
- Install equipment and systems
- Assemble parts and equipment
- Test systems and equipment
- Maintain systems and equipment
- Check designs for accuracy
- Analyse test results
- Read technical documents to plan work
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $50K | $63K-$107K | $144K |
Tips from AUT graduates
Professional registration
Electrical Workers Registration Board
info@ewrb.govt.nz
0800 661 000