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784A Miniature Electronic Repair Technician

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Overview

A Miniature Electronic Repair Technician identifies, removes, and applies conformal coatings and replaces discrete and multilead components. The technician installs eyelets, repairs conductors and laminates, connects wires to terminal and connector cups, and follows approved electronic assembly repair practices.

Core Skills

  • Conformal coating identification, removal, and application
  • Discrete and multi-lead electronic component replacement
  • Electronic assembly conductor and laminate repair
  • Eyelet installation and terminal cup wire connections

Civilian Career Paths

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Electronics Engineering Technician (Repair and Test Support)

Replacing discrete and multi-lead components, repairing conductors and laminates, and restoring wire connections directly support electronic assembly repair work.

How to prepare: Build on assembly repair experience with a hands-on course in electronic fault diagnosis and bench testing, targeting repair-and-test support openings rather than design positions.

What the civilian 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.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC 784A

    [1] NEC entry "784A - Miniature Electronic Repair Technician"; cached text line 18817; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Conformal coating identification, removal, and application, Discrete and multi-lead electronic component replacement, Electronic assembly conductor and laminate repair, Eyelet installation and terminal cup wire connections, Electronics Engineering Technician (Repair and Test Support) (O*NET 17-3023.00)

  2. O*NET: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electronics Engineering Technician (Repair and Test Support) (O*NET 17-3023.00)

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