Electronics Engineering Technician (EEN)
Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma
School
School of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Technology
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.
About the Program
In this two-year diploma program, you will learn the fundamentals of digital and analog electronics, combined with a foundation in computer technology. This program provides relevant hands—on laboratory work to give you the practical experience, as well as theoretical knowledge of electronic devices, computer programming and diagnostic techniques that the electronics industry values.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Analyze, interpret, modify and prepare electrical and electronics drawings, layouts and reports
- Analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electronics engineering
- Troubleshoot electronic systems and perform test procedures
- Assemble, modify and test electronic circuits, equipment and systems in accordance with job requirements and standards
- Maintain and repair electronic equipment and systems following modern operational guidelines
- Analyze and test circuits by applying appropriate measurement techniques
- Analyze and troubleshoot control systems
- Apply relevant shop practices in compliance with safety policies and current regulations for electronics engineering workplaces
- Assist in implementing quality control and assurance programs
Work Experience
Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Review eligibility requirements for work-integrated learning
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- Telecommunication service technician
- Electronics service technician
- Desktop support technician
- Medical equipment service technician
Professional Certification
This program is designed to meet accreditation requirements mandated by Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT), the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) and the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
- Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program
Affiliations/Associations
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
- York Technology Association (YTA)
- Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)
- Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA)