# Electronics Engineers, Except Computer > Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. - Code: 17-2072.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2072) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 20 tasks (13 core and 7 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2072.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2072.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications. Core task · Task 5339 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 2. Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks. Core task · Task 20497 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 3. Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems. Core task · Task 20494 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 4. Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems. Core task · Task 5349 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2022 5. Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products. Core task · Task 20496 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 6. Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards. Core task · Task 20499 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2022 7. Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities. Core task · Task 20498 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 8. Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses. Core task · Task 5348 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2022 9. Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems. Core task · Task 5350 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 10. Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility. Core task · Task 20495 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 11. Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts. Core task · Task 5354 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 12. Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations. Core task · Task 5346 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 13. Determine project material or equipment needs. Core task · Task 20493 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 14. Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing. Supplemental task · Task 5355 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 15. Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance. Supplemental task · Task 5351 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 16. Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems. Supplemental task · Task 5352 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 17. Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures. Supplemental task · Task 20500 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2022 18. Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers. Supplemental task · Task 19621 · Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022 19. Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information. Supplemental task · Task 5357 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2022 20. Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions. 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