Electronic engineering encompasses a wide variety of areas. These can range from microelectronics, nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, nanotechnology, computing, photonics and biotechnology to the music, motor and racing industries. More conventionally it can include the oil industry, power engineering, renewable energy, shipbuilding and defence, as well as patent law, consultancy and even banking!
In WA, electronics engineering professionals are employed by small and medium enterprises as well as the larger players, which can include computer sales companies, Government departments, security firms, telecommunications companies, private firms contracting to Government, printing firms, light industry and radio and television broadcasters. There are also opportunities in the resources and mining technology industries, where WA has considerable expertise in areas such as robotics, automation, intelligent information systems and the environment.
Electronic engineering is a dynamic area in which to work, offering a wealth of opportunities for the innovative, the creative and the analytical - and demand for these professionals is expected to remain strong as the use of electronic equipment that requires testing, installation and repairs continues to grow.
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