According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications. | 81% |
| Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks. | 81% |
| Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems. | 79% |
| Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems. | 76% |
| Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products. | 74% |
| Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards. | 73% |
| Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities. | 72% |
| Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses. | 72% |
| Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing. | 70% |
| Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance. | 68% |
| Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems. | 68% |
| Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility. | 67% |
| Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles. | 66% |
| Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts. | 65% |
| Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations. | 64% |
| Determine project material or equipment needs. | 61% |
| Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems. | 58% |
| Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures. | 58% |
| Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers. | 48% |
| Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information. | 47% |
| Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions. | 47% |
