electronics drafter

Description

Electronics drafters support electronic engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electronic equipment. They draft blueprints and assembly diagrams of electronic systems and components using technical drawing software.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

integrated circuits technical drawings electricity design drawings printed circuit boards types of electronics electronics electronic components manual draughting techniques CAD software mathematics electronic equipment standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing processes electrical engineering engineering principles power electronics consumer electronics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

design circuit boards use technical drawing software liaise with engineers draw blueprints use CAD software create technical plans customise drafts design electronic systems interpret circuit diagrams design prototypes

OPTIONALOptional competences

create a product's virtual model design sensors plan manufacturing processes review drafts design hardware apply technical communication skills prepare assembly drawings draft bill of materials design microelectronics communicate with customers train employees keep records of work progress use manual draughting techniques develop assembly instructions