Do you have a passion for turning ideas into practical projects and love understanding the underlying concepts? Graduates of the Electronics Engineering Technician program can assume various career paths, including those of electronics technicians, field service technicians, automation specialists, or quality control technicians.

 

After graduating from this program, you can assume any role where you can apply your skills in assembling, installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating electronic circuits and systems. You will become adept at circuit analysis and design, analog and digital electronics, communication systems, microprocessors, computer programming and networks, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.

 

At Conestoga, you can access modern laboratories equipped with instrumentation for hands-on experimentation and prototyping, including oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrum analyzers, and soldering stations. You will also have access to computer labs and software for design, simulation, and development. You will use computing devices and embedded systems to control hardware. You will work individually and in teams.

 

The program distinguishes itself by combining a solid theoretical foundation with hands-on skills. This unique combination will prepare you to produce concrete results and to communicate effectively with more experienced peers in the industry. The program is aligned with industry trends and demands through regular input from the industry. It provides a robust background for industry jobs and career advancement.

 

Upon completing this program, you will receive a two-year diploma recognized by The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech.) category. The Royal Canadian Navy has also recognized the Electronics Engineering Technician program and now qualifies for Canadian Armed Forces skill recognition. Students who graduate from this program will receive advanced standing as a Weapons Engineering Technician in the Royal Canadian Navy (subject to successful enrolment in the Canadian Armed Forces).