What does an Electronics Engineer do?
An Electronics Engineer works for electronics or telecommunications industries to develop products that require electronic circuitry to function or design components that are part of larger electronic circuits. They work on the design, testing and manufacturing stages of electronic products and systems. They also design integrated circuits and power components to contribute towards the development of products such as mobile phones or laptops. In some companies, Electronics Engineers are responsible for product testing and project management.
Electronics Engineer skills and qualifications
An Electronics Engineer needs technical, mathematical and engineering skills to succeed in the role. They also require organisational, analytical and creative problem-solving skills to develop electronics products. A successful Electronics Engineer candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:
- Ability to work as part of a team, with Electrical Engineers or Software Developers
- Knowledge of existing hardware and software products of the company, such as existing laptop ranges or mobile phone software
- Ability to create innovative electronic designs that add value to existing products or provide a solution to customer problems
- Computer design skills and proficiency using circuit design programs such as Eagle or Atmel Studio
- Theoretical and technical knowledge of electronics and electrical interfaces
- Ability to create accurate and complex circuit-board plans
- Ability to communicate technical data and complex electrical designs in an easy to understand format
- Recognised qualifications from the Institution of Engineering and Technology
Electronics Engineer experience requirements
A successful Electronics Engineer needs both theoretical and practical experience working with electronic products. Electronics Engineers can gain essential experience working for two or more years as Technicians before moving up to the role of Engineer. Experience creating circuits from scratch, using equipment and tools such as resistors, capacitors, transistors, integrated circuit chips, connectors, breadboards and soldering irons is essential for success. Experience working on electrical products can also be beneficial.
Electronics Engineer education and training requirements
Electronics Engineers need an excellent academic background to succeed. Higher grades in science, maths and technical subjects at GCSE and A-level are essential. Successful candidates also possess strong fundamentals in electronics engineering. Employers often consider candidates with a degree in related subjects such as computer engineering, physics or mechanical engineering with electronics engineering as optional subjects, or if the candidate has relevant work experience. Graduates need to get training for a year in the industry with an electronics company before applying for entry-level positions.
Electronics Engineer salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for an Electronics Engineer i the UK is £39,444 per year. Salary may be dependent on experience, location and company.
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