Also called: Electronics Assembler (Marine)
Assembles and tests circuit boards and cables for underwater equipment.
Assemblers solder components, build waterproof connectors, and run tests in a clean workshop.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; IPC soldering certification helps.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Electronics Technology (certificate).
Shrinking (about -5% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Board assembly is already automated in big factories; custom low-volume subsea work keeps some hand-assembly jobs.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at ocean-tech and electronics companies or through a staffing agency; new hires are trained on the job
Classes: Electronics CTE class, Shop class, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-2022.
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