Engineering Technician

Engineering Technicians in clean energy apply engineering theory and principals to assist professional engineers with support, diagnostics, and maintenance throughout a project. They have knowledge in how systems and products work in order to aid the engineer to design, implement, or complete projects. Specific job duties are related to the engineering field in which they are employed.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

An Engineering Technician is assisting a lead energy engineer with testing a small wind turbine to increase its efficiency. To begin, testing equipment is calibrated to collect accurate and specific data during the trials. The data is then analyzed and conveyed to the lead engineer through reports and suggestions on how to proceed with improvements.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
  • Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair instruments or testing equipment.
  • Inspect project work for quality control and assurance.
  • Perform tests and collect data.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or engineering staff.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Methods Engineer, Engineering Technician, Engineering Assistant, Engineering Specialist, Engineering Technical Analyst, General Technician, Test Specialist, Test Technician

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$48,640

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Associate’s Degree, On-the-job Training

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

0-2 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Decision-Making Skills, Organizational Skills, Technical Skills, Math Skills, Tool and Equipment Handling, Time Management

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