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DESCRIPTION An engineering technician is a person who has a relatively practical understanding of the general theoretical principles of the specific branch of engineering in which they work. Engineering technicians solve technical problems. Some help engineers and scientists do research and development. They build or set up equipment. They do experiments. They collect data and calculate results. They might also help to make a model of new equipment. Some technicians work in quality control. They check products, do tests, and collect data. In manufacturing, they help to design and develop products. They also find ways to produce things efficiently.http://www.bls.gov/k12/science05.htm They may also be persons who produce Technical Drawing s or Engineering Drawing s. In the United Kingdom , the term engineering technician and Post-nominals '''EngTech''' are protected in civil law, and can only be used by technicians registered with Engineering Council UK . In Canada , the term certified engineering technician is protected by legislation and can only be used by technicians certified by provincial member organizations of the Canadian Council Of Technicians And Technologists , such as the Ontario Association Of Certified Engineering Technicians And Technologists . WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE U.S. According the the U.S. Department of Labor {Link without Title} an Engineering technician works 40 hours or more a week. They may work in multiple conditions, ranging from air-conditioned well lit areas, to working around hazardous equipment or toxic chemicals. AVERAGE EARNINGS IN THE U.S. The following are average earnings for 2004 in the United States, from the United States Department Of Labor :
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