Electrical & Electronics Drafters
Code: 17-3012.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Computer-Aided Design Operator
Designer
Drafter
Drafting Technician (Drafting Tech)
Electrical Designer
Electrical Drafter
Layout Designer
Printed Circuit Board Designer (PCB Designer)
Staking Engineer
Staking Technician (Staking Tech)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
- Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
- Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk Revit
Bentley MicroStation
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Epicor Vantage ERP
SAP software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Engineering and Technology
design
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
geography
Business
administrative services
Verbal
read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Electrical & Electronics Drafters
Salaries for a Electrical & Electronics Drafters vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Electrical & Electronics Drafters in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Electrical & Electronics Drafters include: Autodesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Epicor Vantage ERP, SAP software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Electrical & Electronics Drafters professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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