Marine electronics technician
Also known as: marine electrical tecnician, marine inspector, marine instrument mechanic, marine electrical mechanic, maritime electronics installer, marine instrument operator
About this occupation
Marine electronics technicians lay out, install and repair electronic systems and equipment in vessels. They assemble electronic components and wiring according to blueprints and assembly drawings.
Essential skills and knowledge
- electronics
- use water navigation devices
- mechanics
- electronic equipment standards
- integrated circuits
- types of electronics
- apply health and safety standards
- printed circuit boards
- types of maritime vessels
- electrical equipment regulations
- align components
- read assembly drawings
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment (O*NET 49-2093.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
- Maintain equipment service records.
- Typical education (US)
- Post-Secondary Certificate
- Preparation
- Job Zone 3 of 5
- Interests
- Realistic, Conventional, Investigative
Top skills: Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring
US median pay: US$84,890 a year (2025), 6,940 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (4.3)
- Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyVery important (4.0)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.9)
- MetalworkO*NET: MechanicalVery important (3.6)
- Technical DrawingO*NET: DesignVery important (3.5)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageImportant (3.5)
- PhysicsO*NET: PhysicsImportant (3.1)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Post-Secondary Certificate
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.