Engineering Technicians

Depending on their jobs, engineering technicians may work in the shop or office areas or in both. The type of plant facilities depends on the product. For example, an electronics plant producing small electronic products requiring very exacting tolerances has very clean working conditions. Other engineering technicians, such as those in civil engineering, may work outdoors.

Engineering technicians often travel to other locations or areas. They may accompany engineers to technical conventions or on visits to other companies to gain insight into new or different methods of operation and production.

Continuing education plays a large role in the life of engineering technicians. They may attend classes or seminars, keeping up to date with emerging technology and methods of managing production efficiently.

Hours of work may vary and depend on factory shifts. Engineering technicians are often asked to get jobs done quickly and to meet very tight deadlines.