HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical path starts in secondary school with math, physics, computer studies, and other science or technology courses. Many students then take a college diploma or applied program in electrical or electronics engineering technology, or a related field, though some employers may also accept different but related training. Students often gain early experience through labs, co-op, internships, or summer jobs where they build, test, and troubleshoot circuits, equipment, or systems. After graduation, technologists usually start in entry-level roles supporting design, testing, installation, field work, or technical reporting, with requirements varying by employer, province, and specialization.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Design, develop and test power equipment and systems, industrial process control systems, telecommunication, broadcast, recording and audiovisual systems, micro-electronic systems and circuits, computers, computer systems and networks, and computer software
- Supervise the building and testing of prototypes according to general instructions and established standards
- Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems other than aircraft electronics or instruments
- Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics under the direction of scientists or engineers
- Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
- Write specifications, schedules and technical reports and control schedules and budgets.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Computer SkillsPresentation skillsProposal writingTeam project workCommittee work on industry ethics