Electronics engineer

Electronics engineer

Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment and systems like radios and televisions, and navigation and telecommunication systems.

Also known as

Automation engineer, robotics engineer, electronic hardware engineer, radio frequency engineer

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices, workshops and factories but may travel to work sites
  • Need to be logical, accurate and solve problems

Typical tasks

  • Design electronic equipment, instruments and systems
  • Improve existing electronic systems
  • Create technical drawings of electronics
  • Test and fix electronic equipment
  • Develop project budgets and requirements
  • Write technical documents
  • Develop operational procedures
  • Write technical and operational reports
  • Research new technology

Salary information

$64K-$166K
LowerMost commonUpper
$64K$82K-$137K$166K

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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