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• Develop, coordinate and/or monitor all aspects of production
• Certify electrical installations (where applicable)
Work environment
Work settings include offices, laboratories, workshops, research facilities, factories and/ or plants. One may also be required to work on-site at clients’ premises to help install or commission certain pieces of equipment.
Electronics Engineers usually work on a full- time basis. They may need to work extra hours to meet deadlines or resolve difficulties which may occur outside normal working hours. Self- employment and consulting work may also be an option, after having accumulated several years of experience.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as an Electronics Engineer, a qualification at MQF Level 6 or higher is required, such as:
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics and Control Engineering (MCAST) (MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics Engineering (MCAST) (MQF Level 6)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
Engineering graduates may apply for the Engineering Warrant following three years relevant work experience after graduation. For graduates to be classified as an “Inġinier”, a warrant is required.
A valid driving licence may be required for this role.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Electronics Engineers are expected to have:
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
• Knowledge of design techniques, different types of apparatus, and principles that are necessary for the production of technical plans, designs, blueprints and models
• Knowledge of Mathematics such as algebra, geometry and statistics
• Knowledge of computer systems and programmes
• The ability to apply and programme equipment such as circuit boards, processors, chips and computer hardware and software
• Project management and implementation skills
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Number of employees (2017)
177
Share of foreigners (2017)
14%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+16%
Median Pay (per annum)
€27,200
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