CAREER

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$69,260

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+0.5% (little or no change)

Career

What Electrical and Electronics Drafters Do

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Other Job Titles Electrical and Electronics Drafters May Have

Computer-Aided Design Operator, Designer, Drafter, Drafting Technician (Drafting Tech), Electrical Designer, Electrical Drafter, Layout Designer, Printed Circuit Board Designer (PCB Designer), Staking Engineer, Staking Technician (Staking Tech)

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.

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Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Overview

Career

What Electrical and Electronics Drafters Do

Other Job Titles Electrical and Electronics Drafters May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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