As technology advances, more and more electronic devices and equipment are being created. It can be hard to manage all these devices, and it can be increasingly difficult to fix any errors that may occur on your own. Electronic technicians help us to install electronic equipment and to maintain and repair equipment/devices when necessary. This is a very male-dominated profession with men making up 91.4% of electronic technicians and is a decent-paying job with an average annual salary of around $46k.
To thrive in this position, you must have a very strong electronics background, with a degree in electronics, computer science, or a related field. Your resume needs to highlight your expertise in an array of electronic systems and your electronic-technician-based skills.
This guide will look at three electronic technician resume samples, give some tips to help you create your own, and give you a better idea of what recruiters expect.
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An electronic technician will install, repair, and improve upon existing electronics. This may include tasks like installing cabling and wiring, running tests to ensure electronics are working correctly, adapting electronics to enhance performance, and assisting electronic engineers with the creation of new electronics.
To thrive in this position you should have extensive knowledge and understanding of electronic design and engineering. You will also need to be proficient with Microsoft Office Suites or similar software. Important soft skills to have include great communication, and strong problem solving, amongst others.
Recruiters are likely to require you to have a degree in electronics or a similar field, relevant certification if required for your region, and may at times require you to be able to physically carry certain weights.
Take a look at this recruiter-approved resume.
Electronic technician certification is a non-negotiable requirement in many regions. Ensure you have done your research and applied to get appropriately certified in the region you wish to work in. Once certified, make sure you list your certifications to avoid your resume being cast aside.
This position has many tasks and functions under its purview. You may not be an expert in all the tasks, so indicate your level of proficiency for each task to give recruiters a better idea of your capabilities. This resume does this effectively by using classifications like ‘advanced’ and ‘experienced’ in their skills section.
As the name suggests, an electronic assembler assembles electronic parts, e.g. circuit boards, and installs them into larges electronics. You will be required to ensure the assembly, installation soldering, and wiring is done properly and that all troubleshooting and tests indicate that the electronic is functioning correctly. This position requires a blend of expertise in both electronic and mechanical systems and you will most likely be working in a manufacturing plant. Make sure the skills and experience section of your resume reflects this blend appropriately. This applicant’s resume does this effectively. Take a look.
The assembly process requires multiple steps. As such, if you are skilled in all the steps, ensure your resume’s skill section reflects that. This resume lists all the steps in the skills section from blueprint reading to troubleshooting.
A recruiter wants to know you are very experienced working in a manufacturing plant for multiple reasons. Aside from it showing that you can do your assembling job well, it will also indicate to them that you are well versed in the safety procedures and protocols of working in that environment. That is an important aspect of the job as well.
Electronic engineers create electronic equipment/devices. Your tasks may include designing electronic blueprints, creating the electronics, testing them, and/or supervising the production and testing of electronics. You must have expert knowledge of electronics, and your education, certification, and experience sections of your resume should reflect that. Your skills section should also reflect the various operating systems you are experienced with.
Take a look at this successful resume for inspiration.
Recruiters want to know that you have a knack for designing electronics that are effective and may give their company an edge. If you have designed groundbreaking technology in the past or received recognitions for your designs, be sure to highlight this in your resume.
Using industry language in your resume is an easy way to show recruiters that you are experienced and knowledgeable about the industry. So use electronic engineering language where appropriate in your resume. However, remember that the recruiter may not be an engineer so make sure your resume is still understandable to someone with a basic knowledge of your job.
We reached out to hiring managers and recruiters at top companies like Delphi Technologies, Siemens, and Boeing to get their insights on what makes a strong electronic technician resume. Based on their feedback and our own expertise, we've compiled a list of actionable tips to help you craft a resume that will impress employers and land you more interviews.
Hiring managers want to see that you have the specific technical skills required for the job. Make sure to highlight your expertise in:
Don't just list the skills, but provide specific examples of how you've used them. For instance:
A resume summary is an optional section that sits at the top of your resume, just below your name and contact information. It provides a brief overview of your professional experience, skills, and achievements, giving hiring managers a quick snapshot of what you bring to the table. While a summary is not required, it can be particularly useful if you are changing careers or have extensive experience in your field.
In contrast, an objective statement, which used to be common on resumes, is now considered outdated and should be avoided. Objective statements tend to focus on what you want from a job, rather than what you can offer to an employer. Instead, use a summary to showcase your value and highlight your most relevant qualifications for the role you're seeking.
Your work experience section is the most crucial part of your resume. It's where you show hiring managers what you've accomplished in your career and how you can help their company succeed. When writing your work experience section as an electronic technician, focus on your relevant skills, achievements, and the impact you made in your previous roles.
An electronic technician's job is very hands-on and has very clear markers for progress and success. The action verbs used should reflect this ‘hands-on’ nature and should also indicate the multi-step nature of the job.
Here is a list of action verbs to help you highlight your experience and expertise.
For a full list of effective resume action verbs, visit Resume Action Verbs.
An electronic technician position is highly technical and multifaceted. You will need very specific skills for each position and your skills section must reflect that. For example. recruiters will want to see that you are skilled in cabling, troubleshooting, soldering, etc.
We have created a skills list that reflects the technical skill set expected of you. Use this list to assure recruiters that you are qualified for the job and to bypass any resume filters in place.
You can include the above skills in a dedicated Skills section on your resume, or weave them in your experience. Here's how you might create your dedicated skills section:
This word cloud highlights the important keywords that appear on Electronic Technician job descriptions and resumes. The bigger the word, the more frequently it appears on job postings, and the more 'important' it is.
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