Navy NEC · Engineering
783A Microminiature Electronic Repair Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Microminiature Electronic Repair Technician repairs flexible and multilayer conductors, laminates, illuminated panels, welded lead components, and surface mounted devices. The technician uses approved equipment and practices authorized by the applicable Miniature and Microminiature Electronic Assembly Repair technical manual.
Core Skills
- microminiature electronics repair
- surface mount device rework
- flexible circuit repair
- multilayer laminate repair
- welded lead replacement
- precision soldering
- conformal coating removal
- electronic fault isolation
- microscope based inspection
- technical procedure compliance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley MicroStation
- C
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
- IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
- CompTIA A+
Career Growth
- IPC-7711/7721 Rework, Modification and Repair Specialist
- IPC CID Certified Interconnect Designer
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Certified Standards Expert (CSE)
Also Common
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
What the Work Involves
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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