Electronics Engineering Technology at Harper College
Power your career
In a world of ever-increasing technology, the fast-paced field of electronics plays
a significant role. Because electronics are everywhere, numerous engineers and technicians
are needed in many diverse technology industries.
To effectively compete in the exciting field of electronics, a solid foundation in
mathematics and science is essential. This coupled with a robust understanding of
electrical laws and circuits, semiconductor devices, analog and digital electronics,
wireless and industrial controls, fluid power and computer programming provide the
necessary skillset for success in this vastly expanding field.
Harper College's Electronics Engineering Technology degree and certificate programs
prepare you for an exciting career in the electronics industry. Our curriculum teaches
you how to safely design, construct, install, operate and maintain electrical/electronic
products and systems. Graduates of this program may find employment as technical sales
specialists, applications engineers, engineering laboratory technicians, technical
writers, manufacturing and quality control technicians, facilities and plant maintenance
technicians, and customer service engineers.
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Earn a career-ready degree
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to prepare you for immediate entry into this career field. Coursework
in the AAS may also prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To learn more, visit our Transfer Information page or see your advisor.
Jumpstart your career by learning new skills through a certificate program. Many of
Harper's certificates are stackable to a degree program through additional coursework.
Learn more about career outcomes for Harper's Electronics Engineering Technology degree/certificate
programs. Each career profile offers a complete picture on the local job market, including
salaries, open positions, top local employers and more. To learn more, visit our Electronics Engineering Technology Careers page.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction
of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components,
circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering
staff in making engineering design decisions.
Core tasks:
Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze
the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions
for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial,
industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and
materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields
such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics,
or instruments and controls.
Core tasks:
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial,
medical, military, or scientific applications.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics
engineering tasks.
Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility
in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation,
maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
Quick facts:
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical
equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe
or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or
for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May
assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
Core tasks:
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes,
electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based
systems.
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and
sequences of assembly.
Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment,
or systems to ensure proper functioning.
For more information about starting your college education at Harper, please contact
Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form.
