Electronic Assembly Technician Program
MiraCosta Community College · Oceanside, CA
- Cost
- $1,300
- Length
- 10 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- 65%
Program names and program descriptions appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Occupation titles are translated where O*NET publishes a Spanish name. Everything else on this page is translated.
What happened to people who took this
- People enrolled
- 26
- Finished the program
- 100%Based on 26 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- 65%Typical California program: 69% of 1,690 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Earnings in one quarter after
- $9,891A single quarter of earnings, roughly three months, not a yearly salary. Do not compare it directly with the yearly pay shown for the occupation.Typical California program: $10,900 of 1,339 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
The jobs this trains for
This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.
Shrinking -2.9%
California projects this job will shrink over the next ten years. Fewer openings may mean a harder search.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Related work California expects more of
The U.S. Department of Labor lists these as related to the job above, and California projects growth in them rather than decline. Related is not the same as interchangeable: the training, the licenses and the pay can all differ, and this program does not train for these. It is a place to start asking, not a recommendation.
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$89,542 · +5.1% · 7 programs here
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$89,836 · +5.4% · 6 programs here
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$165,013 · +0.5% · 3 programs here
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$101,771 · +12.5% · 1 program here
Where California publishes a separate figure for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA (San Diego County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Job ads may call this: Technologist · System Technologist · Electrical Technician · Electronics Technician
Some of what people in this job do. The Department rates how important each one is, and they appear in that order.
- 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.
- Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
Show 4 more things this job involves
- 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.
- Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
What this pays in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA (San Diego County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA (San Diego County) | $62,800 | $94,185 | $142,541 |
| Across California | $61,258 | $88,500 | $142,274 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA (San Diego County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $88,500per yearSan Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: $84,989
- Projected openings
- 11,520San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 2,230
- Projected change
- -2.9%
- Usually needs
- Associate's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- None
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Electro-Mechanic · Process Control Tech · Product Test Specialist · Test Technician (Test Tech)
- Develop, test, or program new robots.
- Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
Show 4 more things this job involves
- Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
- Inspect parts for surface defects.
- Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
What this pays in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA (San Diego County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA (San Diego County) | $57,588 | $82,496 | $117,181 |
| Across California | $57,588 | $83,833 | $133,002 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA (San Diego County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $83,833per yearSan Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: $79,812
- Projected openings
- 1,700San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 120
- Projected change
- +5.3%
- Usually needs
- Associate's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- None
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
The Department publishes no description and no task list for this job. That is a gap in the federal record, not a sign that the work is unusual.
These figures describe a wider group of jobs
California publishes no separate pay or openings figures for the occupation this program trains for (51-2092). It reports that work only inside Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators, the larger category the occupation classification files it under, so the pay, openings and projected change below belong to that whole category. Read them as the range this job sits inside, not as a figure for the job itself.
What this pays in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA (San Diego County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA (San Diego County) | $38,049 | $48,430 | $77,417 |
| Across California | $37,865 | $48,809 | $74,492 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA (San Diego County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $48,809per yearSan Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: $47,061
- Projected openings
- 107,200San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 11,850
- Projected change
- +1.4%
- Usually needs
- Not shown for this programCalifornia does publish a usual entry requirement for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators, but it is one answer for the whole group and can name a degree this program's own occupation never asks for. It is left out here rather than shown beside a program it may not describe. That is this site's decision, not something the provider failed to report.
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- 1 to 12 months
Program details
This program provides in-person instruction only.
In this 80-hour course students will work toward IPC certification. In addition, students will learn the role of production in the manufacturing system and how certain skill sets, such as reading and analyzing acceptance criteria, testing, documentation and soldering are integral to the job.
Someone else may be able to pay for this
This program was on California's Eligible Training Provider List when the state last reported it to the U.S. Department of Labor (2026-09-18). Programs on that list can be paid for through an Individual Training Account. Listings are renewed periodically and can lapse, so a program listed when the state last reported may not be listed today. Ask before you rely on it.
Ask before you enroll, not after
The order the rules set out starts at the center rather than at the school. Before a center can find somebody eligible for training services it has to gather enough to decide, at a minimum through an interview, evaluation or assessment and career planning. Referring a person to the provider they have chosen and setting up the account both come after that, and both are the center's to do — the account is a payment agreement with the training provider, and it is the provider that is paid through it. So the call belongs before enrolling and before paying. Anyone who has already done either should still ask, and ask what it means for them.
The place to ask is an America's Job Center of California
America`s Job Center of California-North County Coastal Career CenterAffiliate site
Phone: 760-666-6763
1949 Avenida Del OroSuite 106Oceanside, CA 92056about 0.4 miles away
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Has a veterans' representative
North County Coastal Career CenterAffiliate site
Phone: 619-319-WORK (9675)
3708 Ocean Ranch Blvd.North Coastal Live Well CenterOceanside, CA 92056about 1.5 miles away
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
At a comprehensive center all the required partner programs can be reached; an affiliate site offers some of them. Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.
Find a center anywhere in California, and check what is on the list today:
CareerOneStop — American Job Center Finder (U.S. DOL) · California EDD — Office Locator · California EDD — Eligible Training Provider List
How this gets paid for, and what to ask →
Whether a person can have a program paid for is decided by their local workforce development board and the America's Job Center staff who interview them — not by this site, and not by the training provider. California has 45 local workforce development areas and each sets its own policies, so the answer can differ between two people in neighboring counties. Nothing here is a promise of funding or a determination of eligibility.
The rules cited here, and the state and federal sites linked to, are published in English.
How this site gets its figures, and what they do not tell you →