Career switch, measured
From Relay Technician to Electrical Engineering Technician
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 61% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Troubleshooting, Blueprint reading, OSHA, Regulatory compliance; the main skills to add are Excel, Driving, Office administration, IT support.
61%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillRelay TechnicianElectrical Engineering Technician
- Troubleshooting71%83%
- Blueprint reading52%40%
- OSHA45%36%
- Regulatory compliance71%54%
- Problem solving39%40%
- Workplace safety32%39%
- Leadership39%51%
- Electrical systems48%11%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Electrical Engineering Technician postings, rarely in Relay Technician ones.
SkillRelay TechnicianElectrical Engineering Technician
- Excel–44%
- Driving–42%
- Office administration–38%
- IT support–36%
- Communication–31%
- Quality control–26%
- Procurement–23%
- Equipment maintenance–23%
Plan your move to Electrical Engineering Technician
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