# Tasks & work activities — electronics engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2072.00 (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Determine project material or equipment needs.
- **[Core]** Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
- **[Core]** Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
- **[Core]** Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
- **[Core]** Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
- **[Core]** Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
- **[Core]** Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
- **[Core]** Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
- **[Core]** Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
- **[Core]** Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
- **[Core]** Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
- **[Core]** Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
- **[Core]** Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
- **[Supplemental]** Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
- **[Supplemental]** Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
- **[Supplemental]** Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
- **[Supplemental]** Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
- **[Supplemental]** Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
- **[Supplemental]** Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
- **[Supplemental]** Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.

## Detailed work activities

- Advise customers on the use of products or services.
- Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
- Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
- Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Create schematic drawings for electronics.
- Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
- Determine operational criteria or specifications.
- Direct industrial production activities.
- Discuss designs or plans with clients.
- Document technical design details.
- Estimate operational costs.
- Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
- Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
- Explain project details to the general public.
- Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
- Operate computer systems.
- Prepare operational reports.
- Prepare project budgets.
- Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
- Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
- Research design or application of green technologies.
- Schedule operational activities.
- Test products for functionality or quality.