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Skills You'll Need - Electronics Technology

Electronics technology is much more than "just math and numbers," according to Lake Michigan College electronics instructor and program coordinator Ravi Manimaran.

To be successful in electronics technology, you need to: use logic and reasoning to identify electrical and electronic problems. use mathematical skills to solve electrical and electronic problems. have good written and verbal communication skills. have good reading comprehension skills.

In a profession where self-motivation is the key determinate in success, it is important to realize that most of your future work will be on an individual basis. You must have knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and costs. Most importantly, you must be able to work with clients.

Picture a car corporation that has had to shut down production because their entire assembly line had an electrical systems failure. Every hour that passes, the company is losing money and possibly clients. As an electrical technician it is your job to get the assembly line up and running, avoiding the company major financial loss. In a time of pressure, it is your responsibility to weigh the costs and issues of the problem, and then address as you see fit.

Other skills needed include:

• Willingness to accept changes in order to be up to date in the field.
• Being practical, accurate, and methodical.
• Having good hand-eye coordination and eyesight while working on small components.