Electronics engineer
Electronics engineer
Also known as
Automation engineer, robotics engineer, electronic hardware engineer, radio frequency engineer
AUT programmes
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering Technology
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
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $64K | $82K-$137K | $166K |
Tips from AUT graduates
Professional registration
Electrical Workers Registration Board
info@ewrb.govt.nz
0800 661 000