Electronics Engineering

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Electronics engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electronic motors, communications systems, microwave systems, and other electronic equipment.

Common tasks in this job:

  • undertakes research and advises on all aspects of telecoms equipment, radar, telemetry and remote-control systems, data processing equipment, microwaves and other electronic equipment conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in electronics engineering determines and specifies appropriate production and/or installation methods and quality and safety standards organises and establishes control systems to monitor performance and evaluate designs tests, diagnoses faults and undertakes repair of electronic equipment

What qualifications do I need?

Electronics engineers usually possess an accredited university degree or equivalent qualification. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship. All routes are followed by periods of appropriate training and relevant experience.

Electronics Engineering Courses

  • BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering Level 6 Bachelors Degree
  • BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering top-up Level 6 Bachelors Degree
  • Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Engineering Level 6 Bachelors Degree
  • Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineering Level 6 Bachelors Degree
  • Foundation Degree Electrical & Electronic Engineering Level 5 Foundation Degree
  • Foundation Degree Electronic and Control Engineering Level 5 Foundation Degree
  • Foundation Degree in Electronics and Communications Level 5 Foundation Degree
  • Foundation Degree Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering Level 5 Foundation Degree
  • HNC Diploma Automotive Engineering Level 4 HNC Diploma
  • HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Level 4 HNC Diploma
  • Professional Engineering (Control/Technical Support Engineer) BEng Level 6 Degree apprenticeship

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