Technicians will often be asked these tasks:

• Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
• Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Analyzers will often perform the following tasks:

• Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

• Updating knowledge and skills for keeping up with rapid advancements in computer technology.
• Providing technical assistance to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation procedure.
• Testing and verifying hardware and peripherals for ensuring that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing testing data.
• Monitoring functioning of equipment and making necessary modifications for ensuring system operates in conformance with specifications.
• Analyzing information for determining, recommending, and planning the layout, including types of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.
• Building, testing, and modifying product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
• Analyzing user needs and recommending appropriate hardware.
• Directing technicians, engineering designers or other technical assistance personnel as needed.