Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles: Career & Application Guide

What do electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles do?

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

This describes a U.S. occupation, not a live vacancy. Individual employers may use different titles and requirements.

Job titles to recognize in your search

O*NET reports these titles for this occupation. Compare the responsibilities in each posting before treating titles as equivalent.

Auto Tech (Automotive Technician)
Car Alarm Installer
Car Electronics Installer
Car Stereo Installer
Electronic Equipment Installer
Electronic Technician
Installation Technician
Installer

Core tasks to compare with a job posting

Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges.
Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
Record results of diagnostic tests.
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
Run new speaker and electrical cables.
Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts.
Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.

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