Electronic Systems Technology
What Is Electrical Systems Technology?
Electrical Systems Technology focuses on maintaining, repairing, and optimizing the electrical and electronic systems that power industries like transportation, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Technicians in this field work with circuits, sensors, communication systems, and automation tools to ensure operations run safely and efficiently.
How to Get Started?
This degree and certificate program can serve as a gateway to many sectors of the SF Bay Area’s thriving electronics industry. Entry-level roles often include on-the-job training and may require certifications in soldering or system-specific technologies. More advanced positions may call for a degree or specialized experience in areas like automation, programming, or high-voltage systems.
Skills & Knowledge
- Electrical circuits, digital electronics & microprocessors
- Reading schematics & troubleshooting systems
- Using test tools: multimeters, oscilloscopes, ATEs
- Safety, networking & software basics
- FANUC robots & certification
- Teamwork & communication with engineers
Jason Correa
Instructor
jcorrea@chabotcollege.edu
POTENTIAL CAREERS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Electrical systems professionals work in a variety of environments, from labs and production floors to field sites. Some roles may involve travel, shift work, or emergency response.
- Transit Systems: Maintain fare collection, vehicle electronics, and communications
- Energy Companies: Test and improve reliability of energy storage and distribution
- Advanced Manufacturing: Build and maintain automated test systems
- National Labs: Support experimental research and prototype development
- Security & Infrastructure: Install and program surveillance and access control systems
COOL JOBS YOU CAN GET
- Electronics Technician – BART
- Electronic Repair Shop Technician – BART
- Communications Electronics Technician – Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation
- Electronics Test & Automation Engineering Technician – Tesla
- Energy Reliability Engineering Technician – Tesla
- Senior Security Systems Service Technician & Programmer – Microbiz Security Company
- Sr. Electronics Technologist – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Electronics Maintenance Technologist-LTD Global
- Electro-Mechanical Technician (Protection Systems Technician) – SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
PROGRAMS
| Programs | Associate Degree |
Transfer Degree |
Certificate | Noncredit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Systems Technology | ||||
| ESYS: Consumer Technology | ||||
| ESYS: Industrial Electronic Technology | ||||
| Industrial Electronic Technology |