Electrical and Automation Technology | Eastern Maine Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningTroubleshootingRepairingComplex Problem SolvingWritingSpeaking

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageDesignMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionNear VisionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionVisualization

Tasks

Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performa

Technology

Document management softwareDevelopment environment softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareIndustrial control software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAlternating current AC generatorsAmmetersAnalog current metersAnalog multimetersAnti-static heel groundersBench lathesBinocular light compound microscopesBrushless direct current DC motorsComputerized numerical control CNC machining centersCurrent probesDataloggersDesktop computersDesoldering stations

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceRelationshipsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-3023.00	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	title_inference	$77,180 median$111,790 top	+0.64%	60

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Defective electronic components — diagnose and replace with reduced oversight using hand tools and precision instruments in a field or lab environment.
Specialized test equipment including signal generators and logic analyzers — configure and operate independently to evaluate the performance of electronic assemblies.
Wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions — interpret without assistance to guide the assembly and modification of electronics systems.
Equipment malfunctions — isolate root causes using systematic troubleshooting methods and coordinate with manufacturers or field representatives to procure replacement parts.
Electronic prototypes and circuitry assemblies — build and test according to engineering instructions and technical manuals, adapting to minor design revisions.
Electrical engineering review checklists — apply to verify that completed assemblies conform to applicable codes, standards, and design specifications.
CAD and analytical software tools — use to review circuit layouts and record test data within an engineering department workflow.
Maintenance schedules for electronics equipment — manage independently, performing recurring inspections and preventive repairs to minimize system downtime.
Verbal and written technical reports — produce clearly to communicate test results, repair actions, and component status to engineers and supervisors.
Systems analysis techniques — employ to evaluate how component-level changes affect overall circuit or equipment performance in a mixed-technology environment.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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