Navy NEC · Engineering

784A Miniature Electronic Repair Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

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

  • miniature electronics repair
  • precision soldering
  • component replacement
  • conformal coating removal
  • conductor and laminate repair
  • wire and terminal termination
  • eyelet installation
  • microscope inspection
  • circuit board rework
  • electronic repair documentation

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

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
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • IPC CID Certified Interconnect Designer
  • 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
  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
  • Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for 784A

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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