Electronics Engineer | Career Planet

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Other names for Electronics Engineer:

Communications Engineer (Army)
Computer Engineer
Electronics Designer
Information Engineer
Instrumentation Engineer
Television Engineer

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What is an Electronics Engineer?

In the field of electricity, Engineering can be divided into two main groups:

Electronics Engineering:

Usually deals with the study of small-scale electronic systems including computers and integrated circuits. They are concerned with using electricity to transfer information using radio waves, the design of electronic circuits and computer systems and the development of control systems.

Electrical Engineering:

Works with problems associated with large-scale electrical systems such as power transmission and motor control circuits. In simpler terms, they are also usually concerned with the transfer and conversion of electrical power to transmit energy.

Sometimes these two areas can merge and some Electronics Engineers cover both.

An Electronics Engineer designs electronics. These products could be simple or be as large as an international GPS (global positioning system).

What does an Electronics Engineer do?

meets with clients
does research
designs and draws up plans for electronic systems
makes a prototype (a test sample)
does extensive testing on prototype
modifies prototype
project manages
controls quality

Are you . . . ?

interested in electricity and/or electronics?
highly intelligent?
interested in research?
analytical and logical?
good at communication, both written and spoken?
computer literate?
organised and methodical?
electrically creative?
a problem solver?
patience?
a person with good hand-eye co-ordination?

How do I become an Electronics Engineer?

PATH 1

Bachelor of Electronics Engineer

University of Cape Town
University of Johannesburg
University of KZN
University of Pretoria
University of Stellenbosch
University of Witwatersrand

PATH 2

Bachelor of Electronics Engineer

3 years workplace experience (registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA)
Professional review with ECSA
Designation: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the title Professional Engineer.

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