Electronic Engineer Information
Electronics engineers focus on the development of technologies. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that electronics engineers are involved with communications and broadcast equipment, as well as more retail-oriented equipment, such as portable music players.
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Education
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A bachelor's or master's degree in electronics engineering is required for most entry level electronic engineering positions. Technicians in the field can typically begin with an associate degree, according to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
Specialties
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Electronics engineers can also specialize in areas such as control systems, electronics design, communication and aviation electronics.
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Responsibilities
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Electronics engineers may be involved at the design, development, testing phases of a new product. The U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics (BLS) also notes that electronics engineers may be employed to supervise the manufacturing of a product.
Work Environments
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Electronics engineers typically work, according to careerprep.com, in laboratories or industrial plants. Some electronics engineers may also work in office buildings or travel to sites where work is in progress.
Salary
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Depending on educational level, the starting salary for electronics engineers ranges between approximately $40,000 to $60,000 a year, reports careerprep.com. The BLS notes that the median salary for electronic engineers is approximately $86,000 a year.
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