| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. |
| Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications. |
| Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems. |
| Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products. |
| Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan. |
| Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities. |
| Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems. |
| Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering. |
| Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations. |
| Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance. |
| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
| Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
| Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
