Electrical Mechanical Systems Technology

Program Description:

The Electrical Mechanical Systems Electrical Systems Technology program provides students with advanced industrial electrical mechanical skills with an emphasis in electrical motors, AC drives, DC controls, programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, precision maintenance, and diagnose problems in control loops used in automated manufacturing systems. Pneumatic and electronic control systems, control loop adjustments, and their analysis, process computers and process simulation will be studied. Graduates will be proficient in calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hydraulic, pneumatic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control devices. Graduates will be prepared to enter jobs in the electrical maintenance, electrical distribution related, and other related occupations.

Job Outlook 2016-2026, +9% expected growth

Education/Training Required	Minimum = High school diploma or equivalent Preferred = Apprenticeship during High School or after High School and /or Postsecondary certificate
Responsibilities	Discuss problems and requirements with customers Inspect and test equipment Reproduce, isolate, and diagnose problems Disassemble equipment as necessary to access problematic components Clean, repair, and replace components Reassemble and test equipment after repairs Keep records of repairs, tests, parts, and labor hours
Work Experience in a Related Occupation	None
On-the-job Training	Moderate to
Number of Jobs, 2018	124,100
Wages in Arkansas	$57,890 per year $27.83 per hour

Description: What do they do?

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers typically do the following:

Discuss problems and requirements with customers
Inspect and test equipment
Reproduce, isolate, and diagnose problems
Disassemble equipment as necessary to access problematic components
Clean, repair, and replace components
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs
Keep records of repairs, tests, parts, and labor hours

Modern manufacturing plants and transportation systems use a large amount of electrical and electronics equipment, from assembly line motors to sonar systems. Electrical and electronics installers and repairers fix and maintain these complex pieces of equipment.

Because automated electronic control systems are becoming more complex, repairers use software programs and testing equipment to diagnose malfunctions. Among their diagnostic tools are multimeters—which measure voltage, current, and resistance—and advanced multimeters, which measure the capacitance, inductance, and current gain of transistors.

Repairers also use signal generators, which provide test signals, and oscilloscopes, which display signals graphically. In addition, repairers often use hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, and wrenches to replace faulty parts and adjust equipment.

The following are examples of types of electrical and electronics installers and repairers:

Projected employment (Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2018)

Arkansas	United States
2,648 2018 Employment	2018 Employment 11,680
2026 Employment 124,100	2028 Employment 122,600
1 % change	-1 % change
Annual projected job openings	Annual projected job openings

Certifications: Show your Skill

Let Employers know you have the skills to do well at this Job. SEARK offers classes in how to repair, test, adjust or install electronic equipment such as industrial controls, transmitters and antennas

Earning a degree or certification can help you:

Obtain a job
Obtain a promotion
Reduce the hiring time in many cases

Activities: What duties you might do in a day

Discuss problems and requirements with customers
Inspect and test equipment
Reproduce, isolate, and diagnose problems
Disassemble equipment as necessary to access problematic components
Clean, repair, and replace components
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs
Keep records of repairs, tests, parts, and labor hours
Interpret Blueprints, specifications and specifications to perform electrical installation and repair
Replace worn, damaged or defective components

Skills: People in this career field often have the following skills

Quality Control Analysis (inspect electrical installation to ensure quality and code requirements)
Installation and Repair of electrical & mechanical equipment
Deductive reasoning- using rules and procedures to ensure quality work and solve problems

Related occupations

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment and Maintenance
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relays
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

Abilities:

Knowledge of electrical applications and safety
Near vision -Seeing detail up close
Understanding quality
Knowledge of tools, hand and power
Problem sensitivity noticing when problems happen
Deductive reasoning- using rules and procedures to ensure quality work and solve problems
Finger Dexterity, installation of small parts and installing small parts with your fingers
Manual Dexterity holding and/or moving objects with your hands