Electrical and electronic engineering technician

Electrical and electronic engineering technician

Electrical and electronic engineering technicians design, interpret and develop circuitry, controls and machinery.

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

$50K-$144K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$63K-$107K$144K

Tips from AUT graduates

Professional registration

Electrical Workers Registration Board

info@ewrb.govt.nz

0800 661 000

https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/

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