This document provides information about careers in electronics and engineering technology. It describes how these fields allow individuals to understand and manipulate technology using both intellect and dexterity. Careers in these areas involve developing smaller, faster, and more powerful devices for businesses, universities, government agencies, and more. The document lists growing career opportunities and notes increasing demand and opportunities in fields involving nanotechnology, telecommunications, data applications, and portable computing. It provides examples of specific career paths and roles within electronics and engineering technology.

1. Electronics and Engineering Technology
Careers That Fit You
College of Engineering & Information Sciences

2. Turn your skills
into a career.
Do you like using both your intellect and dexterity to understand and manipulate technology?
Do you like to deconstruct and rebuild mechanical equipment or hard drives? Electronics and
engineering technology are two exciting fields that require these unique skills. With the right
education, you could land in a business, university or government agency developing the
technologies that will make tomorrow’s devices smaller, faster and more powerful. Or, you
could use your knowledge at a computer or equipment manufacturer. You could even help the
medical community create the machines that diagnose and treat illnesses.
Electronics and engineering technology careers are hot.
But don’t just take our word for it. Consider these facts:
• The National Science Foundation estimates that within the next 10 years, the worldwide
need for nanotechnology workers will rise from 20,000 to 2 million.
• The Telecommunications Industry Association predicts that wireless and business data
revenue will grow 73% during the next four years alone.
• According to Wilkofsky Gruen Associates, the demand for high-volume data applications
is driving growth in all segments.
• The demand for low-cost, lightweight PCs is exploding. Roughly 400,000 units shipped
in 2007. In 2009, that number is expected to hit 18 million units. — seattletimes.com
• Touch and voice recognition and Internet connectivity are being developed for new
devices, from cell phones that double as TV remote controls to broadband HDTVs
that access the web.

3. The opportunities are there for those with the right skills and credentials.
If you’ve ever thought about building or maintaining high-tech equipment — from consumer devices to highly specialized
machines for a variety of industries — then you’re in the right place. DeVry University can help you build on your natural
abilities, understand these technologies firsthand, and earn a degree that employers respect. Then you’ll be ready to
pursue any of these fast growing careers:
Application engineers design electronic circuits and Engineering technicians help design, develop and
components that control actions like propulsion and test electronic and electrical equipment. They may
acoustics. These professionals may work in the commercial, work in product evaluation testing, adjusting or making
industrial, medical or military arenas. They are highly repairs and improvements. Knowledge of computer-
skilled with their hands and have a strong background aided design and drafting software is often required.
in math and electronics.
Field service technicians visit customer’s places
Biomedical equipment technicians test, adjust and of work to install and service equipment. They run
repair equipment such as CAT scanners, MRI machines, diagnostic tests and replace or repair broken parts.
patient monitoring devices and many others. They may They may help train customers on how to operate
work for a large manufacturer traveling from client to equipment and may need special training on the brand
client, or work for a hospital system. or type of electronic equipment they are servicing.
Computer, automated teller and office machine technicians Manufacturing technicians apply engineering theory
install, maintain and fix electronic equipment. They travel and principles to solve manufacturing or industrial
to stores, offices and locations to provide emergency repair design problems. They seek to improve production and
services. Successful professionals will combine customer efficiency rates within the manufacturing environment.
service skills with their technical know-how. They help plan work assignments for other workers to
optimize production and delivery times of finished goods.
Computer support specialists provide technical
assistance, support and advice to customers and Sales engineers consult to businesses and governments
other users. These troubleshooters analyze problems on various technologies and products. They help determine
and guide people to solutions, often remotely. They how products can be customized to meet specific client
have strong interpersonal and communication skills, needs. They develop proposals and negotiate pricing in
as well as advanced technical knowledge. the promotion of their companies’ products.
Customer service engineers provide corrective and Software engineers work with hardware engineers
preventative maintenance support for electronic to design and develop software systems that meet
products after they’ve been sold. These individuals customer or end-user needs. They develop installation
may help train customers on using the products as and upgrade plans, test systems and incorporate
well as evaluate and resolve problems. Important skills customer feedback to deliver improved features
include interpersonal skills and mechanical abilities. and functionality. They have strong communication
skills to match their knowledge of computer systems.
Electronic technicians may work either at the equipment
site or in a repair shop fixing components of electronic Test engineers/technologists use standard test equipment
equipment used in factories and other businesses. They to measure electronic components’ performance. They
run diagnostic checks on self-monitoring equipment determine the rationale for modifications and perform
and review schematics to help troubleshoot. Special preventative maintenance, calibrating equipment and
certification within the industry may be required. systems for optimal performance. This is a hands-on
career field that requires the practical application of
Engineering specialists work in industries like medical broad electronics concepts.
equipment manufacturing, geographical surveying,
wastewater management, and many others. They design
and improve the machines and systems that are particular
to those industries. In addition to their broad engineering
knowledge, they may need specialized knowledge within
their industries.

4. Resources
Make an educated decision about your career. You can learn more about the careers we’ve featured by visiting these websites.
American Design Drafting Association Manufacturers’ Agents National Association
www.adda.org www.manaonline.org
Association for Computing Machinery Manufacturers’ Representatives Educational
www.acm.org Research Foundation
www.mrerf.org
Association for Operations Management, APICS
www.apics.org National Institute for Certification
in Engineering Technologies
Association for the Advancement www.nicet.org
of Medical Instrumentation
www.aami.org National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc.
www.nigp.org
InfoComm International
www.infocomm.org National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies
www.nwcet.org
Institute for Supply Management
www.ism.ws Society for Technical Communication
www.stc.org
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
www.ieeeusa.org Society of Broadcast Engineers
www.sbe.org
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Computer Society Bureau of Labor Statistics
www.computer.org www.bls.gov
Institute of Industrial Engineers Salary Information
www.iienet.org www.salary.com
JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society)
Websites current at time of publication.
www.jets.org

5. See yourself succeeding at
DeVry University
– and beyond.
If you’ve done some career research, like what
you’ve learned and think your skills and interests
are a good fit for this field, consider pursuing your
passion at DeVry University.
As a student at DeVry University, you’ll learn the technical skills that’ll give you
an edge in your career, as well as critical professional skills to help you succeed
in any work environment. We’ll provide you with hands-on training in a real-world
environment. It’s a solid combination you won’t find elsewhere – and one that
employers seek out.
DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association (www.ncahlc.org), which means you can expect education
of the highest caliber. You’ll complete assignments using the latest equipment,
while receiving guidance from instructors with current industry experience.
Coursework in our bachelor’s degree programs culminates with the completion
of a Senior Project, in which you’ll address real engineering technology needs
for a real company.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have received a well-rounded education from a
university with a long history of preparing the best. DeVry’s historical roots trace
back to 1931, when Dr. Herman DeVry established DeForest Training School to
prepare students for technical work in electronics, motion pictures, radio and
later, television. No wonder DeVry University graduates are in such high demand.

6. Intrigued by the possibilities? Learn as much
and make an
The path to your successful career begins at DeVry University.
Regardless of the career field that interests you, you can’t go wrong with a degree from DeVry University. We offer a variety
of degree programs to get you on the right path to a successful career.*
Electronics & Computer Technology Computer Engineering Technology
Associate Degree Program Bachelor’s Degree Program
Concentrate on the hands-on aspects of computer Master the skills you need to research, design, develop
electronics, including electrical and electronic circuits and test computer hardware, while focusing on the software
and systems, digital microprocessor and computer needed for product development. Learn to test, monitor
systems, computer applications for business, and and maintain a variety of advanced electronic products
networking applications. Learn how to inspect products
and industrial equipment, including chips, semiconductor
and processes, conduct tests, collect data and build
fabrications and electronic Internet applications.
your own prototype versions of new equipment designs.
Biomedical Engineering Technology Electronics Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s Degree Program Bachelor’s Degree Program
Research, design and test computer-based hardware and
Learn to use cutting-edge engineering principles to analyze
learn to supervise its manufacture and/or installation. Work
and facilitate biological and medical technology advances
with advanced electronic products and industrial equipment
to enhance today’s healthcare practice. Design, build and to design, test and troubleshoot new technologies.
maintain a wide range of devices, from pacemakers to
lasers to patient-monitoring devices and X-ray tools.
*Program availability varies by location.
Some coursework may be available online only.

7. as you can,
informed decision about your career path.
Choose the degree program that’s right for your career development.
So you have an electronics or engineering technology career in mind, but you’re not sure which degree program is right for
you? That’s where the quick reference chart below will come in handy. We’ve matched up fast-growing careers in the industry
with the appropriate DeVry University degree program that will prepare you for each.
Electronics & Computer Computer Engineering Electronic Engineering Biomedical Engineering
Degree Programs
Technology Technology Technology Technology
Careers
Application Engineer x x x
Biomedical Equipment Technician x x
Computer, Automated Teller
and Office Machine Technician x
Computer Support Specialist x
Customer Service Engineer x x x x
Electronic Technician x x x
Engineering Specialist x x x
Engineering Technician x
Field Service Technician x
Manufacturing Technician x x x x
Sales Engineer x x x
Software Engineer x
Test Engineer/Technologist x x x
Ready to build a career in electronics and engineering technology?
Visit devry.edu or call 888.DEVRY.04 to learn how you can make it happen.

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