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Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Battle Creek, Michigan

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Electrical and Electronics Drafters on average make:
$76,960 ($37.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
6
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 5.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
0 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a associate’s degree.

The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.

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Other Job Titles

Analog Design Engineer, Analog Integrated Circuits Design Engineer (Analog IC Design Engineer), AutoCAD Drafter, AutoCAD Technician, CAD Drafter (Computer-Aided Design Drafter), CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman), CADD Drafter (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Drafter), Circuit Board Drafter, Circuit Designer, Computer-Aided Design Designer (CAD Designer)

Technology/Skills

Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook

Tools Used

Compasses, Desktop computers, Dividers, Drafting curves, Drafting machines, Drafting triangles, Personal computers, Protractors, Steel rules, T-squares

Tasks

  • Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
  • Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
  • Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
  • Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
  • Examine electronic schematics and supporting documents to develop, compute, and verify specifications for drafting data, such as configuration of parts, dimensions, or tolerances.

Personality

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Initiative, Cooperation, Analytical Thinking, Adaptability/Flexibility, Achievement/Effort, Independence, Innovation, Persistence

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