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Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.

Sample of reported job titles: Deployment Engineer, Electro Magnetic Compatibility Test Engineer, RFID Engineer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Engineer), RFID Systems Engineer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Systems Engineer), Technical Support Engineer

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Tasks  |  Technology Skills  |  Tools Used  |  Knowledge  |  Skills  |  Abilities  |  Work Activities  |  Detailed Work Activities  |  Work Context  |  Job Zone  |  Education  |  Credentials  |  Interests  |  Work Styles  |  Work Values  |  Wages & Employment  |  Job Openings  |  Additional Information

Tasks

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  • Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Test tags or labels to ensure readability.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Train users in details of system operation.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Administration software — Dynamic host configuration protocol DHCP; Simple network management protocol SNMP softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Analytical or scientific software — The MathWorks MATLAB Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Computer aided design CAD software Hot technology — Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base management system software — Microsoft SQL Server CompactSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base user interface and query software — Microsoft SQL Server Hot technology ; Structured query language SQL Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Development environment software — Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript Hot technology ; Microsoft Visual Studio Hot technology ; National Instruments LabVIEW Hot technology ; Ruby Hot technology (see all 7 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Device drivers or system software — Device driver softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Electronic mail software — IBM Notes Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise application integration software — Extensible markup language XML Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software Hot technology — SAP Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Geographic information system — ESRI ArcGIS software Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Internet browser software — Web browser softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Object or component oriented development software — C# Hot technology ; C++ Hot technology ; Oracle Java Hot technology ; Perl Hot technology (see all 7 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Office suite software — Microsoft Office Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Operating system software — Cygwin; Linux Hot technology ; Microsoft Windows Mobile; UNIX Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Process mapping and design software — Microsoft Visio Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Program testing software — FitNesse; JUnit Hot technology ; Selenium Hot technology ; Watir (see all 9 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Project management software — Microsoft Project Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Requirements analysis and system architecture software — Unified modeling language UML Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • WAN switching software and firmware — Wide area network WAN softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop software or computer applications.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Select project materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Advise customers on the use of products or services.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Collect data about project sites.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Determine operational methods.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Assess product or process usefulness.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain electronic equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspect equipment or systems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop technical methods or processes.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Update technical knowledge.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Document technical design details.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Create schematic drawings for electronics.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Electronic Mail — 100% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Duration of Typical Work Week — 85% responded “More than 40 hours.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 75% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Telephone — 69% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 75% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 58% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 54% responded “Constant contact with others.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 61% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 48% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 72% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 44% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 51% responded “Important results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 56% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Sitting — 41% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 34% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With External Customers — 41% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 34% responded “High responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Letters and Memos — 34% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Conflict Situations — 44% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Level of Competition — 39% responded “Highly competitive.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 24% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not.
Related Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
75   Bachelor’s degree
10   Associate’s degree
8   Master’s degree

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Credentials

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Interests

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  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.See more occupations related to this work value.

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wage data for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer.
Employment data for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer.
Industry data for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer.

Median wages (2020) $51.70 hourly, $107,540 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 125,200 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Average (5% to 10%) Average (5% to 10%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 9,000
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Manufacturing
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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  • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology external site
  • American Society for Engineering Education external site
  • International Society of Automation external site
  • National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying external site
  • National Society of Professional Engineers external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Electrical and electronics engineers external site
  • Technology Student Association external site

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