Electronics Engineers

Job description

These individuals design and experiment with electronic equipment and systems. They work for

Telecommunications companies
Manufacturers of electronic equipment
Consulting firms
Manufacturing, processing, and transportation industries
The government

Environment

Controlled ambient temperature
Electricity

Main tasks

Estimate the costs and time required for designing electronic components, networks, and installations.
Develop design specifications, and design and evaluate the performance of such systems and networks.
Develop electronic products by conducting simulations and integrating micro or nano devices.
Monitor and verify the installation, modification, and operation of systems and devices.
Develop and ensure compliance with maintenance and operating standards.
Investigate the cause of equipment failures.
Prepare contract documents and evaluate bids.
Supervise Technicians, Technologists, Programmers, Analysts, and other Engineers.

Advancement and mobility

These individuals may specialize in various fields (residential, commercial or industrial installations, etc.).
Experience leads to senior or supervisory positions.
These individuals may work in related fields (science, engineering, sales, marketing, management, etc.).

Training and requirements

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

University

Electrical, electronic or communications engineering

Bachelor’s degree

Placement rate: 81.4%

14.1% of graduates pursue further studies

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Master’s degree

Placement rate: 72.3%

18.5% of graduates pursue further studies

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This discipline is taught in the following institutions:

Also required

Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ [Quebec Order of Engineers]) to practise as an Engineer and carry out activities that are reserved for them.

Sometimes required

Certification Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) may be required.

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

Data collection
Reading comprehension
Critical thought
Information processing
Solving complex problems

System analysis
Written expression
Oral expression
Active listening
Result evaluation
Judgment and decision-making
Active learning
Quality control analysis
Mathematics
Monitoring operations
Science
Operation analysis
Coordination
Troubleshooting
Teaching
Time management
Negotiation
Service oriented
Social perception
Persuasion

More Less skills

Abilities

Awareness of issues
Written comprehension
Oral comprehension
Deductive reasoning
Verbal skills

Inductive reasoning
Information organization
Near vision
Written expression
Mathematical reasoning
Classification
Idea generation
Selective attention
Visualization
Basic numeracy
Speech clarity
Colour perception and distinction
Originality
Processing flexibility
Digital dexterity
Speech recognition
Distance vision
Perception speed

More Less abilities

Knowledge and attributes

Capacity to work under pressure
Autonomy
Capacity to influence and mobilize
Capacity to work in a team
Rigour
Attention to detail
Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
Respect standards and regulations
Desire to upgrade one’s competencies
Knowledge of engineering and technology

Interests

Direct, organize, and manage
Draft, communicate, and inform
Work with numbers
Create, design
Carry out research

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Enterprising: People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.

Additional information

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Electrical and electronics engineers (CNP 21310)

Skill type

Natural and applied sciences and related occupations