Technician, automotive electrical engineering

Electrical engineering technicians perform technical tasks related to the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, facilities and power supply systems.

• providing technical assistance in research, development and testing of prototypes of electrical equipment and facilities;
• designing and preparing plans and diagrams of electrical installations according to specifications;
• preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour for the construction and installation of electrical systems and equipment according to design specifications;
• monitoring technical requirements for the manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment for compliance with specifications and regulations;
• determining methods for installation, safety testing and initial commissioning of electrical systems or equipment;
• assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing electrical installations and equipment in accordance with requirements and safety regulations.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Technician, electrical systems
• Technician, power stations and networks