14-Electronics engineers

Job Title: 

Electronics engineers

Job Description: 

Research, design, develop, test, commission or supervise the manufacture, installation, modification, augmentation and/or maintenance of electronic systems including materials, products and processes for commercial, industrial, military, domestic and/or scientific use.

Summary: 

Electronics engineers conduct research on, design, and direct the construction functioning, maintenance and repair of electronic systems and study and advise on technological aspects of electronic engineering materials, products or processes. They also test and/or commission electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Tasks: 

Job activities and tasks include:

  • advising on and designing electronic devices or components, circuits, semi-conductors, and systems
  • specifying production or installation methods, materials and quality standards and directing production or installation work of electronic products and systems
  • establishing control standards and procedures to ensure efficient functioning and safety of electronic systems, motors and equipment
  • organizing and directing maintenance and repair of existing electronic systems and equipment
  • designing electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls
  • researching and advising on radar, telemetry and remote control systems, microwaves and other electronic equipment
  • designing and developing signal processing algorithms and implementing these through appropriate choice of hardware and software
  • developing apparatus and procedures to test electronic components, circuits and systems
Knowledge: 

Advanced specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice

  • Specialized knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Advanced knowledge of research principles and methods
  • Advanced knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
  • Higher knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Higher knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
  • Higher knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
  • Higher knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
  • Higher knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively recognizing and responding to the management of highly complex ethical issues
  • Leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
  • Higher skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and generate recommendations and/or relevant alternatives
  • Manage advanced relationships and coordinate related activities of respective stakeholders
  • Advanced skills and experience in high level policy analysis, formulation and research, plus strategic planning in sensitive and confidential environment
  • Develop abstract concepts and convey strategic indications from the spectrum of development experience
  • Higher negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
  • Use of information, tools, resources to support high-level and complex work achievement
  • Work sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
  • Work with others to develop creative solutions to complex unpredictable and/or abstract problems
  • Communicate with influence, and a proven record of developing and maintaining effective partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
  • Highly developed advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
  • Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to initiate, implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively manage risks associated with change, as well recognize and implement ethical standards to highly complex ethical issues
  • Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to set and implement new policy directions
  • Highly developed higher organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
    • Work Context: 

    Work with senior administrators, peer engineers (civil, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications and/or computer scientists) and various workers in the business, building and construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries. They advise employers, associates or clients and consult with scientists, industrial designers, contractors, engineering consulting companies and architects.

    Education: 

    Bachelor degree in electronics engineering or relevant discipline, higher qualification or equivalent.

    Required Work Experience: 

    5 - 7 years and above

    Probable Employers: 

    ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, Taweelah Asia Power Company

    Occupational Size: 
    More than 5,000 and less than 30,000
    Expected Earnings: 

    Higher than the industry average

    Projected Growth: 
    Excellent
    Alternate Titles: 

    Examples of job titles:
    Computer hardware engineer - Electronics engineer - Instrumentation engineer
    Examples of some related occupations:
    Telecommunications Engineer - Design engineer - Engineer - Test engineer - Electronics engineer - Product engineer - Engineering manager - Electrical design engineer - Integrated circuit design engineer (IC Design Engineer) - Evaluation engineer - Research and Development Engineer (R&D Engineer)

    UAE Industry Groups: 
    Industrial
    International Careers(ISCO): 
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    Source Of Info: 
    Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi