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.

Innovators will usually have four main goals:

• Developing or creating new applications, relationships, systems, or products.
• Providing creative ideas or artistic contributions.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Benchmarking, experimenting and testing novel approaches to solving problems.

• Providing assistance to technical sales staff regarding product characteristics.
• Educating equipment operators on the proper using of equipment.
• Assembling circuitry for electronic systems according to engineering instructions, production specifications, or technical manuals.
• Specifying, coordinating, or conducting quality controlling or quality assurance programs or procedures.
• Preparing or maintaining design, testing, or operational records and documentation.
• Writing software programs for microcontrollers or computers in machine, assembly, or other languages.
• Troubleshooting microprocessors or electronic instruments, equipment, or systems, using electronic testing equipment such as logic analyzers.
• Setting up and operating specialized or standard testing equipment for diagnosing, testing, or analyzing the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• Selecting electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.