Courses in art history, writing, psychology, sociology, foreign languages and cultural studies, marketing, and business are useful in helping designers work effectively.
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others also are important as engineering technicians are typically part of a team of engineers and other technicians.
Median annual earnings in May 2006 of engineering technicians by specialty are shown in the following tabulation.
Aerospace engineering and operations technicians $53,300
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians 50,660
Industrial engineering technicians 46,810
Mechanical engineering technicians 45,850
Electro-mechanical technicians 44,720
Civil engineering technicians 40,560
Environmental engineering technicians 40,560
work 40 hours a week in laboratories, offices, manufacturing or industrial plants, or on construction sites. Some may be exposed to hazards from equipment, chemicals, or toxic materials.