Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Onet Code: 
17-3012.00

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electrical equipment in factories, power plants, and buildings. Develop specifications and instructions for installation of voltage transformers, overhead or underground cables, and related electrical equipment used to conduct electrical energy from transmission lines or high-voltage distribution lines to consumers. Draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic equipment.

Common Job Titles for this Occupation: 
Designer, Printed Circuit Board Designer (PCB Designer), CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer), Drafter, Equipment Services Associate (ESA), Mask Designer, CAD Drafter (Computer Aided Design Drafter), Design Drafter, Electronic Drafter, Integrated Circuit Layout Designer (IC Layout Designer)
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Most Common Education/Training Requirement: 
Postsecondary vocational training