Electrical engineering technician
Electrical engineering technicians work together with electrical engineers in electrical engineering reasearch. They perform technical tasks and aid in the designing, testing, manufacturing and operation of electrical devices and facilities.
Key metrics
All labor market data as of Q4 2025. All education-related data as of academic year 2023/2024
"Entry Level" is the typical starting salary for individuals entering the labor market for the first time.
"Experienced" refers to the salary that professionals in this job may earn after building experience and advancing their skills.
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- abide by regulations on banned materials
- adjust engineering designs
- align components
- apply soldering techniques
- assemble electrical components
- assist scientific research
- ensure material compliance
- fasten components
- inspect quality of products
- liaise with engineers
- measure electrical characteristics
- operate soldering equipment
- perform test run
- fasten components
- inspect quality of products
- liaise with engineers
- operate soldering equipment
- perform test run
- prepare pieces for joining
- prepare production prototypes
- read assembly drawings
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- record test data
- test electrical equipment
- wear appropriate protective gear
Essential Knowledge
- design drawings
- electrical discharge
- electrical engineering
- electrical equipment components
- electrical testing methods
- electrical wiring diagrams
- electricity principles
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale and Retail Trade
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