Description
Test procedures performed on electrical equipment and machinery in order to check the performance and quality of the electrical equipment and their adherence to specifications. During these tests electrical properties, such as voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance, are measured using electrical measuring equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 9 occupations
- Optional in 3 occupations
- Total: 12 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Electrical equipment inspectorElectrical equipment inspectors check finished electrical products for physical defects and faulty electrical connections. They record inspection results and send faulty assemblies…
- Electronic equipment inspectorElectronic equipment inspectors check electronic equipment for any defects and malfunctions. They ensure that the equipment is correctly assembled according to specifications and n…
- Battery test technicianBattery test technicians use positive and negative wired plugs to test battery's resistance capacity. They also test rejected batteries to determine their flaws. Other titles The f…
- ElectricianElectricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring systems. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machinery. This work can be performed indoors as well as…
- Electronics engineerAn Electronics Engineer designs, develops, and tests electronic systems and components, such as circuit boards, processors, and communication devices. They work on a wide range of …
- Electrical engineerElectrical engineers specialize in designing, developing, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems across various industries. They work on a broad spec…
- Marine electricianMarine electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in vessels such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries, electrica…
- Electrical engineering technicianElectrical engineering technicians work together with electrical engineers in electrical engineering research. They perform technical tasks and aid in the designing, testing, manuf…
- Control panel testerControl panel testers test the electrical control panels. They read blueprints to check if the wiring is connected correctly. Control panel testers use electrical measuring and tes…
Optional for
- Electrical mechanicElectrical mechanics install, repair and maintain mechanical and electrical components of machinery, tools and equipment. They test electrical parts to ensure efficiency and make i…
- Industrial electricianIndustrial electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in large industrial and commercial buildings. They perform inspections and repai…
- Automotive engineerAutomotive engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and operation of motor vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses and their respective engineering systems.…
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Last updated on February 19, 2026