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Electronics Engineering Technologist

OFO Code: 215202

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
215202
Occupation
Electronics Engineering Technologist
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
2152 · Electronics Engineers

Official description
Electronics engineers conduct research on, design, and direct the construction functioning, maintenance and repair of electronic systems and study and advise on technological aspects of electronic engineering materials, products or processes.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Computer Engineering Technologist, Clinical Engineering Technologist, Instrumentation Technologist, Information Technologist

  • Designing electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls
  • Developing apparatus and procedures to test electronic components, circuits and systems
  • Designing and developing signal processing algorithms and implementing these through appropriate choice of hardware and software
  • Establishing control standards and procedures to ensure efficient functioning and safety of electronic systems, motors and equipment
  • Researching and advising on radar, telemetry and remote control systems, microwaves and other electronic equipment
  • Specifying production or installation methods, materials and quality standards and directing production or installation work of electronic products and systems
  • Advising on and designing electronic devices or components, circuits, semi-conductors, and systems
  • Organising and directing maintenance and repair of existing electronic systems and equipment

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