Career Pathways in Electronics
$13 - $50 per hour
What is Electronics?
Semiconductors, Electronics, and Aerospace are major industries in the Phoenix area. Companies such as Intel and Free Scale build microprocessor chips in automated clean rooms. Many others design applications for microprocessors such as cell phones, game controllers, and medical devices. Photovoltaic solar power is an up and coming industry that uses much of the same technology, as do the sophisticated controls in military communications systems and aircraft cockpits. In these fields, people may work as solderers and assemblers, electrical or programming engineers, or as technicians that test the latest designs or install and repair electronic devices in equipment. They must understand electrical circuits, algebra, and digital logic.
How do I get into this career?
- Step 1: Get training. Sign up to take courses in a local community college program.
Maricopa Skill Center Mesa Glendale, Chandler Gilbert, Mesa, and South Mountain Soldering Electronics Technology Engineering
- Step 2: Get an entry level job.
Your instructors and school counselors can help you find places to start your career while you finish your education. Look into getting tuition reimbursement from your employer.
- Step 3: Complete your certificate or degree and get promoted into a more
high-paying, highly-skilled job.
Some example jobs:
Electronic Engineering Technician $13-$35 per hour Electrical and Electronic Drafter $14-$37 per hour
- Step 4: Keep learning and improving throughout your career.
Take courses to improve specific skills. To become a manager
or supervisor, take leadership and management courses.
To become an engineer or technologist, transfer some
credits and continue your education at a four year college.
Some example jobs:
Supervisor $16-$44 per hour Electronics Engineer $24-$50 per hour
