Electronics engineer career

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Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment and systems like radios and televisions, and navigation and telecommunication systems.

Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment and systems like radios and televisions, and navigation and telecommunication systems.

What would you do as an Electronics engineer?

Electronics engineers

  • usually work regular business hours
  • usually work in offices, workshops and factories but may travel to work sites
  • need to be logical, accurate and solve problems

Tasks

  • design electronic equipment, instruments and systems
  • improve existing electronic systems
  • create technical drawings of electronics
  • test and fix electronic equipment
  • develop project budgets and requirements
  • write technical documents
  • develop operational procedures
  • write technical and operational reports
  • research new technology

How can you become an Electronics engineer?

You need a qualification to become an electronics engineer.

You need

  • a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering, electrical engineering or similar area

You may need

  • experience in similar work
  • membership of a professional institute like Engineering New Zealand
  • a driver licence

If you're in school

You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.

Qualifications

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Study Electrical and Electronic Engineering in our Bachelor of Engineering with Honours. You'll learn to design electronic systems that combine hardware with software, data and automation, working in our specialised engineering laboratories. You'll also complete 800 hours of work experience, usually paid, and showcase your projects at the Waikato Engineering Design Show.

The degree is accredited by Engineering New Zealand under the Washington Accord, so it's recognised internationally. After your degree, you can specialise further with our Master of Engineering.

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Where a career in electronics engineering can take you

Electronics engineering sits at the centre of how technology keeps evolving, from smart grids and renewable energy to embedded systems and automation. Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Waikato is a future-focused programme, blending core electronics with computer science, programming, data management, and cybersecurity.

Common areas Waikato graduates in this space work in:

  • Power systems and renewable energy
  • Embedded systems and automation
  • Telecommunications and communications systems
  • Robotics and smart devices
  • Industrial and manufacturing electronics

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Scholarships

Beca Scholarship in Engineering — up to two $3,000 scholarships awarded each year to second-year students enrolling full-time in the third year of a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.

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Accreditations

Engineering New Zealand accredited

Accredited by Engineering New Zealand and recognised internationally through the Washington Accord, supporting global professional opportunities.

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School of Engineering

School of Engineering, The University of Waikato, Gate 8, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton, New Zealand