Electronic Engineering Technology

About Electronic Engineering Technology

Electronic Engineering Technology provides the opportunity to acquire the skills needed to gain employment as an engineering technician in manufacturing and industry. Skills are developed by theoretical analysis and by the use of manipulative practice in the laboratory. The program gives students a broad theoretical and practical background in analog and digital electronic circuits. Graduates of the Electronic Engineering Technology program are prepared to find employment as technicians with the ability to prototype, to test, to program, to integrate, to install, to maintain, and to repair electronic systems. Because of the use of electronics in most industries, many employment opportunities in varied environments exist. High school prerequisites for this program are Algebra I and II, and a GPA of at least 2.5.

What you’ll learn

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of DC and AC components and circuits.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of solid state devices and circuits.
• Analyze, design, construct and integrate components and circuits of various types.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of digital electronics, logic circuits, microprocessors, and programmable automation controllers (PACs).
• Solve math problems related to circuit analysis, digital electronics, and other systems.
• Operate standard test equipment to analyze electronic systems.
• Design and troubleshoot simple microprocessor-based systems and interface peripheral devices.
• Work with motion control systems at a basic level.
• Understand pneumatics at a basic level.
• Network PACs and other data acquisition and control systems.
• Interface sensors and control elements to PACs. 

Sample Job Titles 

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

Communications Technologist, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering Technician, Electronics Technician, Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech), Engineering Technologist, System Technologist, Technologist

Essential Skills Needed

This program requires a variety of foundational skills for students to thrive. Click the button below to view the full list of essential skills you’ll need before enrolling.