Electronics technicians manufacture and test electronic systems and equipment. They are also skilled at problem solving for electronic applications.

Professionals in electronics can build and repair equipment and systems using computers, hand tools and solders. Computers are playing a larger and larger role in this sector, as many devices are built with programmed systems. Technicians also often need to build prototypes before production because manufacturing processes are highly automated.

Many organisations depend on electronic systems and the electronic technicians to manage, monitor and install them. Increasingly, electronics specialists are also needed to replace outdated equipment in organisations like factories and power companies.