What does it take to bocome an electronics technician/engineer?
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In the US it can be military training, a two year technical school, or a two-year Associates Degree college program to become a technician. A minimum four year Bachelor's Degree program is required to become a licensed engineer. Becoming a licensed ham radio operator or an active member of a robotics hobbyist club will help you to become an exceptional engineer.\n\nWK
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Join the electrical union. They will teach you everything.
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most "electrical" engineers work in the electronics, computer, communications and automotive industries.  I work as the chief engineer for a group of eight radio stations.
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I found the best way is often through temp agencies.  They specialize in short term jobs, which can often let you gain experience.\n\nAnother one is at a computer store.  This lets you experience all levels of hardware and software, and you quickly pick up the newer technology.\n\nHowever, you need at least some experience first.  You can always apprentice yourself.  I did this for 3 years, working part-time for free at a computer store.  That experience was invaluable later on in my career.
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Electronic technicians (2 year Associates degree at a community college) and Electrical/Electronic Engineers (4 year Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) both typically take several courses in physics as part of their degree curriculums. Mathematics and physics are the fundamental courses in science that underlie degrees in electrical/electronic engineering. Many times young students start out with an interest in radio, computers or other electronics related hobbies and then naturally take courses in physics and mathematics that help them understand how electrical things work. Don't worry too much if you don't do too well in math now, but you will have to get extra tutoring to help you with math if you want to get either an associates or bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering.
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If you're wanting to become an technician and deal with hardware, you may not need qualfications. I know several people who have become IT support members without. \n\nYou will need some prior knowledge though. You will need to be able to do more than changing a GFX card say. You will likely need knowlege of all aspects. \n\nYou can gain knowledge by browsing the internet. After all, the net is filled with computer garb.\n\nIf you can afford to do so, or are currently claiming unemployment benefit, you can ask companies near you for 'unpaid' experience. This is how I got into the games industry. Although I have a Master's degree in computing I struggled to find work. Working for free for a few weeks you can gain lots of knowledge, a bit of experience and a great reference from your employer. \n\nMost folks have training in IT now but no experience. I was in that category for sometime. You need to give yourself an edge. \n\nYou may think 'I'm not working for f**king free!!', but it may just lead to something. It happened to me and others I know.\n\nHope this helps and good luck. :-D
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Assuming as you posted full degree and certification and your asking about on going training and resourced need for day to day.  Also keep in mind what training and such is offered can be very specific, just electrical engineering is very very general.\n\nA current copy of any ASTM or ANSI standards that applied to the work they are doing.\n\nCurrent standard from UL for any product or device they are working on that apply to their work.\n\nA membership to the appropriate professional society, and yes it is very common for the employers to pay for these memberships.  The Professional Societies give the employee professional journals and access to the latest and most up to date information as relates to their field. It will also allow them to go to events that allow them to interface with like professional. \n\n Example IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers\n\nThese memberships often give you discounts and access to related training courses, seminars, conferences and books.  Some are going to be free and some you'll receive membership discount on.\n\nAs to specifically which and how much it really really depends on two things.\n1st actual job need to preform.  That has to be evaluated by  the employee and employer.  Certainly update standards will make sure you meet all the industry requirements and keep you from getting caught with your pants down. \n\n Also there is always new technology coming out that improves how everything is done, quick connectors, better wire management systems, longer life parts, etc..... Plus that additional training and information means more flexibility in options, it will make the employee a better troubleshooter. So in theory the more update information any employee has the better for the employer.  But is it practical to spend $20,000 a year to receive a savings of only $20? most likely not.\n\n2nd Employee retention: If the employer is interested in keeping their current employee or attacking new ones, on going training is a recognized benefits.  Most works are actually happier and more productive if they are learning new skill.  If they feel like they are in the game so to speak instead of sitting on the side lines.  Most employees feel frustrated when they know there is information out there but they don't have access to it.\n\nIn fact it can build to down right resent meant on the employee's part when the employer asks them to solve a problem but denie the employee access to the resources to solving it.  Often times you'll find additional training or access to industry information is the resource the employee most needed.\n\n(This comes from an engineer that works with a company that doesn't supplier current standards. It's a total bear when spec information out to different vendors when I can't refer to common industry standards.  It can be done but it's not uncommon to got a few round first.)
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i think ma colleague that ur a recent graduate one , cause what u ask needs a 20 yrs experience engineer to do it complete as asked. best regards
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Communication Engineering side of electrical/electronics engineering involves some or all of the following:\n\nAnalyzing the communication link (wireline or wireless), figuring out what factors affect the transmitted signal and the received signal. How much power is to be transmitted, what power levels will the received signal have?, how much bandwidth (frequency space) will the signal occupy, how much interference will be caused to and by the equipment/device being designed, how to meet FCC requirements while effectively performing the function the device is being designed for.\n\nMathematically modelling the communication system by determining the type of signal and the modulation/demodulation scheme, error correction/detection schemes, channel equalization methods all  based upon the communication link/channel.\n\nPerforming actual electronic circuit design (Transmitter circuits, receiver circuits, which include modulators, demodulators, mixers, filters, amplifiers, tuners, transmission line matching networks etc.)and software design (in case of digital processing of the communication systems), testing and troubleshooting the circuit and/or the software, evaluating the performance against actual system requirements.\n\nhope you get the idea...
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Hi, if you write a letter or e mail to electronics\nengineer course,they will splay you full details.
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I once was going to go into Electronic Engineering. I was told that it is a market where woman are needed most. Good luck to you....and who cares about whether it be suitable or not, does it make you good money??? Is it a job you love???
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you have to assemble a package of yourself including; a picture, short bio, your range capabilities, and how many years of experience.  Chances are it will be for harmony parts.  you must become a member of the musicians union and they have a list of job opportunities
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u need to first know the basics of computers ...if u really dnt knw nethng of computers u'll b required to first go in for hardware n thn software...its better u go in for a degree course..like Engg or Bsc in Information Technology. this will really get u started...bt u'll need to do basics b4 goin in for Bsc IT or engg..\n\nby basics i mean ...u need to knw whts motherboard wht r its functions..n wht a floppy is? n whts CD? how it works n ol....simple functions of computer
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YoWza - that's a lot of words.\n\nThere are many kinds of Engineers. Not all drive trains.\n\nYou must've been reading a senior electrical design engineer job requirement (with a telecommunications company.)\n\nPut each of these in the "Skills" section of your resume, and apply. The best way to find out what they really want is to get the interview. If you get the job, you'll find out what these means throught OJT.\n\nThis free career councilling message is brought to you by the U of HK. (University of Hard Knocks)
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Learn about electronics.  Don't take many short cuts.\n\nThen go to college and learn electrical engineering.  That is the easiest way due to the resources it takes to learn it.  You will learn about software, circuits, materials (this is very important), design, and all the other things that go along with it.  You will also be able to try things out in a lab enviornment where a lot of the good learning can happen.  I am an electrical engineer who has gotten to do the design.  If your interested then go for it.
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Having worked in the aerospace industry for 10 years (specifically military aircraft for what is now BAE SYSTEMS) I can tell you that you probably have a few options. You could do a degree in Electrical Engineering and end up either designing or installing highly specialized wiring. Or you could specialize in the field of Avionics which relates to aircraft systems design, installation, fitting, maintenance. This is systems such as ILS, VOR, radar, and other flight instruments.\n\nAeronautics is an option but you do realize that it covers a wide range of topics not related to your electronics qualifications. Areas such as Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics.\n\nAfter you graduate the sky is the limit. These people work in all areas of aircraft engineering from Boeing to NASA. Because engineers in general are in short supply you can "write your own ticket" and work anywhere in the world.
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Electronic engineering (sometimes synonymous with Electrical engineering) is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices, systems or equipment.