Tasks & work activities — electronics engineering technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 49-2096.00 (Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles).

Task statements

[Core] Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
[Core] Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
[Core] Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
[Core] Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
[Core] Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges.
[Core] Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
[Core] Run new speaker and electrical cables.
[Core] Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
[Core] Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.
[Core] Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts.
[Core] Record results of diagnostic tests.
[Core] Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions.

Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Connect electrical components or equipment.
Document test results.
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Estimate costs for labor or materials.
Fabricate parts or components.
Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
Install audio or communications equipment.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.
Install vehicle parts or accessories.
Lay cables to connect equipment.
Remove parts or components from vehicles.
Repair electrical components.
Repair electronic equipment.
Solder parts or connections between parts.
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.