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Electrical & Electronics Installer & Repairer

Also called: Critical Systems Technician, Electronic Bench Technician, Locomotive Electrician, Power Technician (Power Tech)

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

No four-year degree needed Bright outlook Skilled trades
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Median pay
$84,890/yr
Typical range
$50,750 – $116,810
Outlook
Bright outlook

What does an Electrical & Electronics Installer & Repairer do?

  • Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  • Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.

How to become an Electrical & Electronics Installer & Repairer

Training: A certificate after high school or a high school diploma or GED. Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Skills you'll use

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problemListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questionsNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Is it a fit for you?

  • Cautiousness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Perseverance

Tools and technology

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft PowerPointAutodesk RevitTrimble SketchUp Pro

Questions people ask

How much does an Electrical & Electronics Installer & Repairer make?

About $84,890 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $50,750 and $116,810. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.

How long does it take to become an Electrical & Electronics Installer & Repairer?

Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Do you need a college degree to be an Electrical & Electronics Installer & Repairer?

No four-year degree is needed. A certificate after high school or a high school diploma or GED.

Is Electrical & Electronics Installer & Repairer a good career to get into?

O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer and experience. Career details from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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