Also called: Electronic Test Tech
Tests circuit boards and electronic products to find and fix defects before they ship.
You plug boards into test fixtures, read the results, and use a multimeter and oscilloscope to track down a bad component. Then you replace it under a microscope and retest.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate in electronics technology or military training.
Ways in: 2-year college, Military, Trade school. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Electronics Technology.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Electrical and electronics engineering technicians overall.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Automated test equipment and AI inspection handle more routine checks; tricky failure diagnosis and repair still need skilled techs.
Classes: Electronics CTE, Algebra, Physics, Computer science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3023.
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