As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you will need to master following:

• abide by regulations on banned materials
• electrical equipment components
• ensure material compliance

More generally, an electrical engineering technician is also versed in:

• adjust engineering designs
• align components
• apply soldering techniques
• assemble electrical components
• assist scientific research
• design drawings
• electrical discharge
• electrical engineering
• electrical testing methods
• electrical wiring diagrams
• electricity principles
• fasten components
• inspect quality of products
• liaise with engineers
• measure electrical characteristics
• operate soldering equipment
• perform test run
• prepare pieces for joining
• prepare production prototypes
• read assembly drawings
• read engineering drawings
• read standard blueprints
• record test data
• test electrical equipment
• wear appropriate protective gear

It also helps to know the following:

• apply coating to electrical equipment
• design electric power systems
• electric drives
• electric motors
• electrical wire accessories
• maintain power plants
• manufacture of electrical wire products
• switching devices
• use wire processing machinery
• CAD software
• CAE software
• apply technical communication skills
• bend wire
• dispose of hazardous waste
• electric generators
• electrical equipment regulations
• electrical machines
• electrical power safety regulations
• electrical wiring plans
• electromechanics
• inspect electrical supplies
• integrate new products in manufacturing
• keep records of work progress
• maintain electrical engines
• maintain electrical equipment
• materials science
• monitor machine operations
• nuclear energy
• oversee logistics of finished products
• power electronics
• power engineering
• repair wiring
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• troubleshoot
• use CAM software
• use specialised tools in electric repairs
• use wire hand tools
• wire harnesses
• write technical reports