Electronics Engineering Technology

Aiken Technical College

Associate's DegreeAcademicCIP: 15.0303

The Electronic Engineering Program is currently not accepting new applicants. The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Electronic Engineering Technology degree prepares technicians who support electrical/electronic engineers and other technical professionals in the design, development, modification and testing of electronic circuits, devices and systems.

Credits

69 credits

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Electronics Engineering Technology

Aiken Technical College

Associate's DegreeAcademicCIP: 15.0303

Credits

69 credits

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingTroubleshootingActive ListeningRepairingOperations MonitoringSpeakingQuality Control AnalysisWritingJudgment and Decision MakingEquipment MaintenanceMathematicsMonitoringOperation and ControlActive Learning

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsMechanicalDesignProduction and ProcessingPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningFinger DexterityVisualizationWritten ExpressionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionVisual Color DiscriminationPerceptual SpeedManual DexterityFlexibility of ClosureSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams a
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve eq
Calibrate instruments, such as transmitters.
Use drones for inspection of high-voltage lines and other hard-to-reach equipment.
Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat
Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sen
Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electron
Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or convey
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, elec
Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of ass
Program and calibrate drones for specific missions or tasks, ensuring proper functionality and performance.
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
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and
Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
Operate, test, and troubleshoot uncrewed aerial systems, commonly known as drones, to ensure optimal performance.
Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using
Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of unde
Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architec

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareObject or component oriented development softwareProject management softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareDevelopment environment softwareIndustrial control softwareCompliance softwareOperating system softwareFacilities management softwareDocument management softwareData base management system softwareProgram testing softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable pin spanner wrenchesAlternating current AC electric weldersAnalog ohmmetersBearing pullersBench ammetersBench drillsBench visesBench voltmetersClamp ammetersDiagonal cutting electronics pliersDigital micrometersDigital multimetersDigital ohmmetersDigital oscilloscopesAdjustable widemouth pliersBinocular light compound microscopesChart recordersCoordinate measuring machines CMMCopy machinesElectric drillsFlow metersForce gaugesFrequency countersFunction generatorsHammersHydraulic dataloggersHydrometersLaser facsimile machinesLaser interferometers

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