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Electronics engineering technician

Alternative titles for this job include Electronics maintenance technician, electronics technician

Electronics engineering technicians design, build and maintain electronic systems and components.

Average salary (a year)

£26,000 Starter

to

£42,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

41 to 43

You could work

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

How to become

Explore the different ways to get into this role.

How to become

You can get into this job through:

  • a university course
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship

University

You can do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in electrical and electronic engineering.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

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College

You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed in this job.

Relevant courses include:

  • electrical and electronic engineering
  • electronic systems engineering
  • T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
  • T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level

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Apprenticeship

You can apply for a place on an apprenticeship to start as a trainee, for example:

  • Engineering and Manufacturing Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship
  • Engineering Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

You might do a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, if you want to work in the service and repair of production line machinery or robotics.

You can also train to be an electronics technician in the Army.

Foundation apprenticeship

You can apply for a foundation apprenticeship if you're aged 16 to 21.

If you're aged 22 to 24, you can apply if you:

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • no specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

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Career tips

You'll find career opportunities in many industries, including:

  • power generation
  • advanced manufacturing
  • robotics
  • medical technology
  • aerospace
  • defence

Further information

You can find out more about training and careers in engineering from Tomorrow's Engineers and The Institution of Engineering and Technology.

What it takes

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • maths knowledge
  • design skills and knowledge
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • analytical thinking skills
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • complex problem-solving skills
  • the ability to work well with others
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

What you’ll do

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What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

As an electronics engineering technician, you could:

  • use CAD software to design printed circuit boards and wiring diagrams
  • research and develop new products with engineers
  • test prototypes and analyse results
  • find and fix faults in machinery and equipment
  • assemble and install electronic manufacturing control systems
  • calibrate electronic instruments
  • set up maintenance schedules for equipment servicing
  • make sure all work meets quality and safety standards

Working environment

You could work at a manufacturing plant, in a laboratory or in an office.

Your working environment may be noisy.

Career path and progression

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Career path and progression

With experience and further training, you could become a project team leader, maintenance manager or electronics engineer.

You might work towards EngTech status, which demonstrates your skills and expertise in the industry.

You could also teach in a further education college.

Current opportunities

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Current opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

The Royal Navy - Accelerated Apprentice (Submariner) - Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

  • Wage: £33,000 a year Annually
  • Location: The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building, Portsmouth, Hampshire

The Royal Navy - Weapon Engineering - Engineering Technician Accelerated Apprenticeship

  • Wage: £34,000 a year Annually
  • Location: The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building, Portsmouth, Hampshire
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Courses In England

Electronics

  • Provider: CHINGFORD FOUNDATION SCHOOL
  • Start date: 02 September 2026
  • Location: London

Electronics

  • Provider: KING EDWARD VI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CHELMSFORD
  • Start date: 30 August 2026
  • Location: Chelmsford
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