Computer, Electronics, and Telecommunications Technology Careers
Computer, Electronics, and Telecommunications Career Paths
Computer electronics engineering technologists help engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture electrical and electronic equipment such as communication equipment; radar, industrial, and medical monitoring or control devices; navigational equipment; and computers. Both technologists and technicians work in new product evaluation and testing. They also install, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Getting started in the career
Technologists and technicians usually begin their careers by performing routine duties under the close supervision of an experienced engineer or scientist. As they gain experience, they are given more difficult assignments with only general supervision. Some engineering technicians and technologists eventually become supervisors, and some technologists hold positions as engineers.
Potential entry-level job titles include:
- Robotics and Industrial Control Technician
- TV and Radio Broadcast Engineer
- Computer Service Technician
- Biomedical Electronics
- Technician, Electronics Technician
- Field Technician, Office Automation Technician
- R and D Technician
- Technical Representative
- Network Technician
- Bench Technician
- Service Manager
- Technical Support Administrator
- Plant Maintenance Manager
Work Environment
Most engineering technicians and technologists work 40 hours a week in laboratories, offices, manufacturing or industrial plants, or on construction sites. Some may be exposed to hazards from equipment, chemicals, or toxic materials.
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN & ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE COMPUTER NETWORKING AND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY
CIP Codes:
11.0901
Semesters:
6
Tuition Range:
$34,200
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
50
Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
$26,372
On-time Completion:
64.00%
Available Graduate Employment Rate:
72.70%
SOC:
49-2011; 17-2061; 15-1151; 17-3023
Occupational Title:
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers; Computer Hardware Engineers; Computer user Support Specialists; Electronics Engineering Technicians
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1121.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1143.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1152.00












