Electronic Engineering Technicians

59%

Using maths to solve problems.

59%

Reading work related information.

57%

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

57%

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

57%

Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.

55%

Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.

55%

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

55%

Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.

54%

Talking to others.

52%

Maintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.

52%

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

52%

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

52%

Fixing machines or systems.

52%

Deciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

50%

Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

50%

Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.

48%

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

48%

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

46%

Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect it.

46%

Controlling equipment or systems.

86%

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.

80%

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.

69%

Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.

69%

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.

69%

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.

69%

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

67%

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

67%

Using your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new.

66%

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.

66%

Detailing and describing how devices, parts or equipment are to be made, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

65%

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.

65%

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.

64%

Looking at, working with, and understanding data or information.

64%

Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).

63%

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

62%

Using computers to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

62%

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

60%

Helping people to understand and use information.

60%

Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

56%

Giving information to the public, business or government by telephone, in writing, or in person.

90%

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

86%

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

57%

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

33%

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

24%

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

14%

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.

71%

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

67%

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

67%

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.

67%

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

62%

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

57%

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.