Electronics Engineering
The Electronics Engineering program explores the basic principles of all facets of electronics technology. Students participate in a range of projects to learn fundamentals of analog and digital equipment, programmable logic, robotic devices, and data communications.
Students in this program have access to UMass Lowell Early College courses during their junior and senior years. These tuition-free courses, taught by university faculty during the regular school day, align with the technical program to accelerate progress toward degree requirements. Along with earning college credit, students participate in on-campus experiences that enhance college readiness, connect learning to career pathways, and support a successful transition to higher education. Please refer to the Program of Studies for additional information about Early College.
Highlights
- Build, test, and troubleshoot analog and digital robotic devices
- Utilize analog and digital test equipment for troubleshooting and repair
- Apply skills to programmable logic controllers to reinforce electronic and computer science fundamentals
- Build and troubleshoot computers
- Utilize data communications equipment using modems to connect computers through networks
- Construct and analyze a local area network using industry-standard software
- Learn the fundamentals of microprocessor-based electronic equipment.
Technical Program Spotlight Video
Career Opportunities in Electronics Technology
Entry-Level Occupations
- Bench Technician
- Cable Television (CATV) Technician
- Computer Technician
- Electromechanical Assembler Test Technician
- Electronic Salesperson
- Electronic Stockperson
- Electronic Wirer and Assembler
- Field Service Technician
- Help Desk Technician
- Home & Small Business Networking Technician
- Photocopier Repairperson
- Radio-Television Technician
- Remote Service Technician
- Video Game Technician
With Experience and/or Advanced Training
- Audio Visual Engineer
- Calibration Technician
- Computer Design Engineer
- Electrical & Electronics Engineer
- Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers
- Electrical & Engineering Assistant
- Electromechanical Inspector
- Electronic Equipment Fabricator
- Electronics Instructor
- Home Entertainment Technician
- Licensed Radio-Television Technician
- Microwave Engineer
- Production Line Supervisor
- Satellite System Designer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Test Equipment Technician
Related Occupations
- Audio Visual Security Technician
- Automotive Electronics Technician
- Certified Network Associate
- Electro-Optical Engineer
- Environmental Control Technician
- Medical Electronics Technician
- Network Security Specialist
- Radar Engineer
- Robotics Engineer