Electronics engineer
Also known as
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
Salary information
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
Outlook
Electronics engineering is being shaped by electrification, renewable energy, communications, medical technology and smarter connected devices. In New Zealand, demand is linked to businesses developing specialist products and maintaining modern infrastructure, rather than large-scale chip manufacturing. Internationally, fast change in semiconductors, embedded systems, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity means the field continues to evolve and offers opportunities across many industries.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong foundations in electronics, circuits and digital systems
- Ability to design, test and improve reliable products or systems
- Confidence using engineering software, programming and simulation tools
- Careful fault-finding and evidence-based problem-solving
- Understanding of safety, standards and product quality requirements
- Clear communication and teamwork with technical and non-technical people
Professional registration
Electrical Workers Registration Board
0800 661 000
AUT programmes
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering Technology
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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