instrumentation-engineering-technician/references/tasks.md

# Tasks & work activities — instrumentation engineering technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-3023.00 (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- **[Core]** Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- **[Core]** Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- **[Core]** Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- **[Core]** Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- **[Core]** Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
- **[Core]** Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
- **[Core]** Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
- **[Core]** Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
- **[Core]** Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- **[Core]** Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
- **[Core]** Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
- **[Core]** Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.
- **[Core]** Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
- **[Core]** Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
- **[Core]** Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
- **[Core]** Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
- **[Core]** Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
- **[Core]** Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
- **[Core]** Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
- **[Core]** Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
- **[Core]** Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.
- **[Core]** Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- **[Supplemental]** Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
- **[Supplemental]** Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- **[Supplemental]** Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
- **[nan]** Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
- **[nan]** Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
- **[nan]** Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, and energy efficient televisions.
- **[nan]** Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

## Detailed work activities

- Advise customers on the use of products or services.
- Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
- Assemble equipment or components.
- Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
- Create electrical schematics.
- Create schematic drawings for electronics.
- Design electrical equipment or systems.
- Determine operational criteria or specifications.
- Direct industrial production activities.
- Direct installation activities.
- Direct quality control activities.
- Document technical design details.
- Estimate operational costs.
- Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
- Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
- Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
- Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
- Interpret design or operational test results.
- Maintain electronic equipment.
- Maintain operational records or records systems.
- Operate computer systems.
- Prepare project budgets.
- Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
- Resolve operational performance problems.
- Review technical documents to plan work.
- Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
- Test green technologies or processes.
- Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
- Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
- Update technical knowledge.