Electronics - Biomedical Equipment
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Potential Positions
Program graduates work primarily as electronics technicians. Opportunities exist in manufacturing, computer servicing, mobile two-way radio servicing, telephone and wireless communication servicing, and biomedical equipment servicing. Potential positions include electronic equipment technician, biomedical technician, manufacturing tech, general electronics technician, computer systems repair technician, cable or satellite TV technician, technical writer, technical sales, engineering or engineers assistant, field service technician, broadcast technician and microwave technician.
Employment Outlook
Employment of electronic equipment technicians is expected to grow 7% through the year 2012. Employment of computer technicians should increase rapidly as the number of computers in service increases rapidly. Also, employment of commercial and industrial equipment technicians outside the Federal Government will increase faster than the average as the amount of equipment grows. Within 9 months after graduation, the estimated employment rate for the Electronics Technology program is 64%. The Intel Corp has hired approximately 50% of recent graduates. The graduate starting median wage is $17.93 with a wage potential of $41.45.
*Graduate wages and placement obtained from SBCTC/WA unemployment files from 2004-05. Wage potential is based out of Whatcom County and obtained from LMEA. For further information, contact the Counseling & Career Center at 360-752-8450.
Typical Tasks
Tasks and activities required of an electronics technician depend on the area of specialization. Some typical tasks include:
? Installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic equipment used in offices, factories, homes, hospitals, aircraft, and ships. Such equipment includes communications equipment, radar, industrial equipment controls, computers, telephone systems, and medical diagnostic equipment;
? Examining, troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, and repairing electromechanical equipment using hand tools and test equipment;
? Testing and repairing stationary, mobile, and portable radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems, used in ship-to-shore communications, service and emergency vehicles;
? Replacing defective components and parts; and
? Keeping detailed records on each piece of equipment to provide a history of tests, performance problems, and repairs.
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This program typically starts in Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters
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