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Engineering Technician Non Drafters

  • Ideal for those who love hands-on work and problem-solving in engineering fields.
  • Play a crucial role in developing and maintaining innovative engineering solutions.
  • Unique chance to blend technical skills with creativity in diverse engineering projects.
💰 Earn $61K-$100K
📚 Associate Degree
⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING
📈 4.4% JOB GROWTH
Engineering Technician Non Drafters
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What You’ll Do

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately. An engineering technician's role is to assist engineers with the development of a new product or solution. Engineering technicians may be asked to run tests, record data, collect materials, or fix parts. An engineering technologist is a professional trained in certain aspects of development and implementation of a respective area of technology. Technologists use parts and products to construct, maintain and repair systems and equipment an engineer develops. They may help implement existing technology to solve a problem. A technologist applies a fundamental understanding of math and engineering and uses strong practical skills to complete their work. They must be familiar with engineering principles and have experience with a range of technical skills.

  • Conduct tests, experiments, and inspections to evaluate the performance and functionality of engineering systems, products, or components.
  • Follow technical specifications, blueprints, or guidelines to install, calibrate, upgrade, maintain, and repair engineering systems and equipment.
  • Assist engineers and clients with troubleshooting, answer technical inquiries, maintain records, and provide guidance on the operation and maintenance of engineering systems.

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Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

6,300 Annually

Median Earnings

$78,910 in California
$73,500 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Repairing
  • Troubleshooting

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Having freedom
  • Job security

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Engineering Technician Non Drafters

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Pathways to this Career

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Vocational School
A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years
Workforce Development Program
A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

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