DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Occupational Description:
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 620 | 81 | $26.11/hr | $0.34/hr | $18.37/hr | $21.51/hr | $25.77/hr | $29.86/hr | $35.57/hr |
| U S | 28,160 | 901 | $28.50/hr | $0.26/hr | $16.99/hr | $21.33/hr | $27.15/hr | $34.87/hr | $43.07/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2010 - 2020 | |
| Mechanical Engineers | 6,070 | $36.92/hr | 10.8% |
| Civil Engineers | 3,360 | $36.79/hr | 11.8% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 2,910 | $26.41/hr | -0.5% |
| Mechanical Drafters | 2,770 | $26.66/hr | 13.1% |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 2,130 | $26.78/hr | 3.6% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 1,560 | $23.13/hr | 3.8% |
| Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers | 800 | $22.66/hr | 18.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 600 | $28.02/hr | -2.1% |
| Landscape Architects | 600 | $26.88/hr | 10.8% |
| Materials Engineers | 220 | $41.44/hr | 4.8% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 110 | $40.38/hr | 13.0% |
Tasks for Electrical and Electronics Drafters
- Drafts detail and assembly drawings and designs of electromechanical equipment and related data processing systems.
- Examines electronic schematics and analyzes logic diagrams and design documents to plan layout of printed circuit board components and circuitry.
- Reviews blueprints to determine customer requirements and consults with assembler regarding schematics, wiring procedures, and conductor paths.
- Compares logic element configuration on display screen with engineering schematics and calculates figures to convert, redesign, and modify element.
- Supervises and coordinates work activities of workers engaged in drafting, designing layouts, assembling, and testing printed circuit boards.
- Locates files relating to specified design projection data base library, loads program into computer, and records completed job data.
- Reviews work orders and procedural manuals and confers with vendors and design staff to resolve problems and modify design.
- Keys and programs specified commands and engineering specifications into computer system to change functions and test final layout.
- Examines and verifies master layout for electrical and mechanical accuracy.
- Compiles data, computes quantities, and prepares cost estimates to determine equipment needs, and requisitions materials as required.
- Generates computer tapes of final layout design to produce layered photo masks and photo plotting design onto film.
- Selects drill size to drill test head, according to test design and specifications, and submits guide layout to designated department.
- Copies drawings of printed circuit board fabrication, using print machine or blueprinting procedure.
- Consults with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts, and determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
- Creates master layout of design components and circuitry and printed circuit boards, according to specifications, and utilizing computer-assisted equipment.
- Plots electrical test points on layout sheet, using pencil, and draws schematics to wire test fixture heads to frame.
- Drafts working drawing, wiring diagrams, wiring connections or cross section of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
- Draws master sketch showing relation of proposed installation to existing facilities.
- Reviews completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
- Visits site of proposed installation and draws rough sketch of location.
- Studies work order request to determine type of service, such as lighting or power, demanded by installation.
- Confers with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
- Estimates labor and material costs for installation of electrical equipment and distribution systems.
- Takes measurements, such as distances to be spanned by wire and cable, which affect installation and arrangement of equipment.
- Drafts sketches to scale.