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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241)

Occupation related to information and communications technology

Among the occupations currently in highest demand in All of Québec

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Qualification and skills most often required

Un diplôme d’études collégiales (DEC) en technologie de l’électronique, en technologie de l’électronique industrielle, en technologie de systèmes ordinés ou en technologie de conception électronique est demandé. L’adhésion à l’Ordre des technologues professionnels est exigée pour utiliser le titre de technologue professionnel. Des compétences en électronique, en électromécanique, en informatique, en instrumentation et contrôle ainsi qu’en lecture de plans sont nécessaires. L’habileté à poser un diagnostic et la mise à jour continue des connaissances font aussi partie des exigences de la profession. Pour exercer cette profession, les qualités suivantes sont nécessaires : la polyvalence, la minutie, la dextérité, l’autonomie et la débrouillardise. La capacité de travailler en équipe, le respect des échéanciers, des aptitudes à communiquer et à travailler efficacement sous pression sont des caractéristiques personnelles recherchées.

Reason for labor demand

La demande de main-d’œuvre en techniques de génie électronique s’explique principalement par l’activité de nombreux secteurs, dont les secteurs des télécommunications, des produits informatiques, électroniques et électriques, les services publics, le commerce de gros et la construction. Les spécialités recherchées sont notamment les suivantes : l’instrumentation et contrôle, les télécommunications, les services informatiques, le génie-conseil, la fabrication de matériel de transport et la fabrication de produits métalliques.

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Nature of work

Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and in governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries.

Fields of interest

  • Crunching numbers
  • Making or building things, constructing, doing repairs, and performing installations
  • Working with computers, information technology, and communications
  • Writing, working in communications and information

Main duties

  • Electrical and electronics engineering technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Design, develop and test power equipment and systems, industrial process control systems, telecommunication, broadcast, recording and audiovisual systems, micro-electronic systems and circuits, computers, computer systems and networks, and computer software
  • - Supervise the building and testing of prototypes according to general instructions and established standards
  • - Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems other than aircraft electronics or instruments
  • - Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics under the direction of scientists or engineers
  • - Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
  • - Write specifications, schedules and technical reports and control schedules and budgets.
  • Electrical and electronics engineering technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Assist in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment, and systems
  • - Assist in inspection, testing, adjusting and evaluation of incoming electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic components and assemblies to ensure conformance with product specifications and tolerances
  • - Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies and record and analyze results
  • - Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
  • - Carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics
  • - Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems
  • - Calibrate electrical or electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
  • - Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.

Main characteristics of the occupation

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Employment requirements

  • * Completion of a two- or three-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology, computer engineering technology, telecommunications technology or an equivalent is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technologists.
  • * Completion of a one- or two-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technicians.
  • * Certification in electrical or electronics engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
  • * A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
  • * In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title of Professional Technologist.

Skill type

  • Natural and applied sciences and related fields

Skill level

  • Technical

More information

  • * There is mobility to other related occupations such as technical sales, electronics service technicians, instrument technicians and avionics technicians.
  • * Progression to managerial positions in engineering, production or operations is possible with experience.

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