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Advanced ManufacturingClimate CriticalOne of the 20 occupation classifications Colorado identified as essential to meeting the state's climate goals and needing focused workforce investment.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician

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.

Annual openings

169

Median wage

$77,440

Typical education

The position usually requires an Associate's Degree, though some employers substitute work experience (such as in the military) for that degree.

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

The position usually requires an Associate's Degree, though some employers substitute work experience (such as in the military) for that degree.

Credential requirement

A certification could be expected for this job, such as a Journeyman certification from the state of Colorado. Electronics Technicians Association certification. or International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians certification.

Work experience

This position usually requires 2+ years of experience or 3+ years of apprenticeship. Positions most likely will need to pass licensing exams in order to perform the job.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians work with engineers to develop or diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electronic systems that contribute to the manufacturing process.
Are you the go-to person when someone's television breaks? Do you love to tinker with wires and circuits? A job as a technician gives you the opportunity to apply your love of electronics to a real-world career in advanced manufacturing.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians don't perform the same job everyday. Instead, you'll show up to a different task with every work day. You can also take your electrical experience to other industries.

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How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  2. Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
  3. Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
  4. Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
  5. Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
  6. Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
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