Also called: Electro-Mechanical Technician (Marine)
Builds and fixes the sensors and instruments scientists put in the ocean.
Technicians wire up sensor packages, pressure-test housings, and fix moorings and floats returned from months at sea.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree in electronics or engineering technology.
Ways in: 2-year college, Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Wiring sensors, pressure-testing housings and fixing gear back from sea is hands-on work.
Classes: Electronics CTE class, Physics, Algebra II.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3024.
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