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Electronics Careers for Women

Career: Electronics
Average salary: $41,354
Degree needed: Associate’s degree in electronics
Certifications: Professional certification from professional organizations or schools is often required for employment

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Common employers: Utility companies; building equipment contractors; machinery and equipment repair shops; electrical and electronics wholesalers; electronics and appliance retailers; motor vehicle parts dealers; electrical, electronic and transportation equipment manufacturers; and Federal, State and local government
Job outlook: Slow job growth, best job opportunities for women with an associate degree and professional certification


Common duties may include:

  • Repairing or replacing damaged or broken electronic components of equipment
  • Maintaining electronic equipment or components
  • Analyzing a malfunctioning piece of equipment to decipher the source of the problem
  • Removing and replacing broken equipment from a factory floor
  • Outfitting old equipment with new electronic automated control devices

Skills needed:

  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Work well with hands
  • Attention to detail
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Good eyesight and color perception
  • Good communication skills

YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: The electronics field is yet another that is traditionally dominated by men. There are women in this field, however, and their numbers are growing every year. Working in electronics may require some travel as you may need to go to the broken equipment that is too large to be brought to you. But with it’s stability and good hours, this is a great career for women in all walks of life.

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