This program involves both electronics theory and hands-on lab work with state-of-the-art electronic test and measurement equipment. The Associates degree can be completed in two years, with the option of continuing for a four-year Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Part-time options are also available.
What Kind of Career Can You Expect?
Electronics technology graduates work as engineering technicians individually and in teams-for high-tech, government, manufacturing, R&D, and communication firms. They install, service, and maintain electronic equipment that is used in these high-tech industries. Often this involves in-plant and field work where the technician may be called upon to analyze failures and perform repairs in robotic, telecommunications, computer, environmental monitoring, biomedical, semiconductor assembly and test, or opto-electronic systems. Today’s high-tech needs make the sky the limit for graduates.
What is the Outlook for Job Opportunities and Pay?
Electronics is one of the fastest growing industries in Idaho. Our graduates enjoy excellent placement with many major firms located in the Boise area, as well as many small start-up companies. Much local growth in this field can be expected and a demand for skilled technicians will increase continually.
Salary and benefit packages are competitive and will continue to be more so as the needs of the industry become greater. Starting salaries currently range from $26,000 to $37,000 per year.
What Skills, Traits, or Prep Classes Would be Helpful?
-Familiarity with math and algebra
-Aptitude in mechanics and some level of manual dexterity
-Computer PC familiarity and experience working with computers
-Reasonable to good abilities in written and verbal communications
-An interest in problem solving and the ability to master puzzles
-An aptitude in following directions and paying attention to details.
What Will You Learn to Do?
–Understand and apply basic electronic theory
–Interpret electronic symbols, schematics and terminology
–Make use of standard and advanced electronic components including analog and digital integrated circuits, microprocessors and micro controllers
–Perform printed circuit board work, including soldering and component replacement
–Troubleshoot and repair industrial systems including instrumentation, communication,
digital and microprocessor and electromechanical systems
–Analyze and program programmable logic control systems
–Understand electronic communication methods and circuits
–Understand principles and applications behind laser and fiber optic systems and use
opto electronic devices.
–Make use of computers to analyze and simulate electronic circuits and assemble technical documents and reports.
- Communicate professionally
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