Electronics engineer, Kaipūhanga tāhiko
Also known as
- Automation engineer, robotics engineer, electronic hardware engineer, radio frequency engineer
Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment and systems like radios and televisions, and navigation and telecommunication systems.
Your pay could be
$64K
Lower
$82K to $137K
Most common
$166K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Electronics engineers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, workshops and factories but may travel to work sites
- need to be logical, accurate and solve problems
Tasks
- design electronic equipment, instruments and systems
- improve existing electronic systems
- create technical drawings of electronics
- test and fix electronic equipment
- develop project budgets and requirements
- write technical documents
- develop operational procedures
- write technical and operational reports
- research new technology
Investigative
Practical
Creative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an electronics engineer.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering, electrical engineering or similar area
You may need
- experience in similar work
- membership of a professional institute like Engineering New Zealand
- a driver licence
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Electrical Workers Registration Board
Phone Number,0800 661 000
info@ewrb.govt.nz
https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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