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Nature of Work:
Engineering technicians are responsible for using the theories and principles of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics in order to solve problems and come up with solutions in the research, design, development, manufacturing, sales, construction, inspection, and maintenance of systems and products. Engineering technicians help engineers and scientists in researching and developing, while some other engineering technicians may be responsible for inspections, Quality control, and processes which may include conducting tests and data collection.

Types of Technician/Fields:
There are a variety of engineering technicians that have their own specialties and certifications. Although many engineering technicians do similar types of work, each discipline has their own specialties.

Civil engineering Technicians:
Civil Engineering Technicians work closely with licensed civil engineers to design and construct infrastructural projects. They rely heavily on math and science skills to aid in the construction of infrastructure. A typical day on the job for civil engineering technicians may include; prepping and planning for a worksite, design, reading and reviewing blueprints, inspections, problem identification, solutions, and documentation by means of reports and notes.

Much of the time spent for an civil engineering technician is in an office, however it is normal for civil engineering technicians to be on site of infrastructure to inspect field conditions and test materials.

Civil Engineering technicians should have a strong foundation in math skills, critical thinking skills, and be able to work under deadlines and be efficient in their work.

Electronics/Electrical engineering Technicians:
Electronics Engineering Technicians work under electrical and electronics engineers. These technicians design, develop, and manufacture equipment and electrical systems. A variety of tools are available to them to help in the fabrication, operation, trouble shooting, and maintenance of these systems and equipment.

Electronics engineering technicians usually work in the three subcategories: Product Development, Manufacturing and Production, and Service and Maintenance.

Electronics Technicians working under product development work near electrical engineers to draw blueprints for systems and products. The technicians are then responsible for the creation of the prototype. A test is usually completed soon after by the technician and engineer to decide if modifications are needed.

Electronics Technicians working under manufacturing and production (electronics manufacturing and production technicians) work with applying skills to the day-to-day handling of production problems, schedules, and costs. These technicians typically install, maintain, and repair assembly or test-line machinery.

Electronics Technicians working under service and maintenance are responsible for the maintenance and repair of complex electronic systems. Many tools are available such as measurement and diagnostic tools and hand tools.

Environmental engineering Technicians:
Environmental engineering technicians are responsible for working in lab and outside where they can conduct and record observations and test results. Pollution surveys, water, soil, and air surveys are all responsibilities of environmental engineering technicians in order to come up with solutions to the effects of pollution. Observational, critical thinking, good communication, and problem solving are skills that all environmental engineering technicians must learn. Typical entry level positions to become an environmental engineering technician is an Associate degree in Environmental technology or Environmental engineering. It is possible to obtain certain environmental engineering technician jobs without training, however a 2-year associate degree is sought after.

Industrial engineering Technicians:
Industrial engineering technicians are responsible for creative, effective, practical, and formulated work systems that are made to be user friendly and save money.

Industrial engineering technicians will be working with a team that involves the technician, engineers, and production workers solutions to problems. Problems that these technicians usually solve are to make layouts of plant facilities, handling of materials, production, designs of work-stations, services, profit, quality control, and analysis of costs more practical.

Certifications are preferred for this occupations as is validates skills and proves that someone is competent to perform the actions that is required of them as an industrial engineering technician. The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies and Society of Manufacturing Engineers provides certifications for this occupation.

Within the industrial engineering technicians, there are options for specific types of work. These specialization are: methods engineering technicians, materials handling technicians, plant layout technicians, work measurement and time study technicians, production control technicians, inventory control technicians, quality control technicians, cost control technicians, and budget technicians.

Skills and traits expected of all industrial engineering technicians are accuracy, detailed orientated, good organizational skills, writing and speaking skills, problem solving, patience, thoroughness, and teamwork. Subjects that industrial engineering technicians must be fluent in are science, computer applications, mathematics, English, technologies education, and drafting and Mechanical systems drawing s. Technicians of this field are expected to perform different and challenging tasks by following direction with logical approaches and make precise decisions

Duties and tasks of industrial engineering technicians may include preparing charts, graph, analysis and reports, planning, examination, time and motion studies, suggestions, and supervising. Computers, calculators, handbooks, notebooks, mechanical and electronics instruments, drafting equipment, cameras and camcorders, diagrams, charts, prints, and graphs are tools and instrumentation that industrial engineering technicians are provided.

Teamwork:
Engineering Technicians usually perform tasks and duties while under the direction and supervision of an Engineer, Engineering technologist, Scientist, or another engineering technician.

Engineering Technicians Ethics
Engineering is an impactful and accomplished profession. As engineers and technicians, the primary objective is to provide for the community through work that is accomplished with the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Honor and dignity are other traits that must be supported through the work of engineering technicians. Engineering has a fundamental impact on the quality of life for all people. Honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equality are traits should be devoted to the benefit to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.

The Rules of Practice are identified with the 5 fundamental rules that every technician is expected to follow:


 * 1) Engineers/Technicians shall follow the principles of safety, health, and welfare of the public.
 * 2) Engineers/Technicians shall complete actions only within the competence of their own.
 * 3) Engineers/Technicians shall provide public statements only in a honest and fair appearance.
 * 4) Engineers/Technicians shall act for each business or organization as trusted members.
 * 5) Engineers/Technicians shall not proceed in actions that are dishonest.