Electronics Service Technicians

Any experience (volunteering, part-time jobs, personal exploration) with electronics will be useful for those who aspire to become an electronics service technician.

To be a successful electronics service technician, you should have mathematical aptitude, problem-solving ability, the ability to learn quickly, and the willingness to learn throughout your career. A solid mechanical aptitude and knowledge of practical electronics are also vital. You should be familiar with and able to use electrical hand tools and basic electronic and electrical testing equipment. Because precision and accuracy are often required in adjusting electronic equipment, you should be detail-oriented.

Technicians also need good interpersonal and communications skills since this type of work involves interacting with a wide variety of people. These technicians often work in customers' homes and should be able to meet and communicate clearly with strangers. The ability to extract useful information from customers about their equipment can be a great time-saver.

Because of the constantly changing technology of electronic devices, electronics service technicians must be willing to keep growing and learning in their trade if they are to be successful. This may require going back to school to learn new technologies and equipment or taking classes through professional associations.

Technicians who work in the field or as outside technicians need a driver's license and good driving record. In most cases, employers provide a vehicle to drive to customers' homes and businesses, but some shops may require a technician to provide his or her own vehicle.