Electronics Engineering engages in the technology associated with electronic circuits and systems. It is a discipline that uses scientific knowledge of the behavior and effects of electrons to create components, devices, systems or equipment that uses electricity as part of its source of power. These components include capacitors, diodes, resistors and transistors. This may sound technical to some, while captivating to others.

Electronics Engineering touches on almost all areas of human activity with a diverse array of applications. They include acoustics, defence, medical instruments, mobile phones, nanotechnology, radio and satellite communication and robotics. Subfields of electronics engineering include control engineering, instrumentation, signal processing and telecommunications engineering.

Electronics Engineers work on a project from the initial brief for a concept; through the design and development stage; to the testing of one or more prototypes; and through to final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system.

Some of the duties of an Electronic Engineer include: design new electronic systems, testing theoretical designs, creating user-friendly interfaces, and ensuring that a product will work with devices developed by others.

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