Consumer Electronic and Electrical Equipment Repairer
みんせいようでんし・でんききかいきぐしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that inspects, diagnoses, and repairs consumer electronic and electrical equipment such as home appliances.
Description
Consumer electronic and electrical equipment repairers identify the causes of failures in home appliances and consumer electronic and electrical equipment, and perform repair work such as part replacement, soldering, and adjustments. They handle a series of processes from diagnosis using measuring instruments like testers and oscilloscopes, reading circuit diagrams, tool operation, part removal and installation, to functional verification. In addition to in-store repairs and on-site repairs at customers' homes, recording repair histories, quality control, and compliance with safety standards are also important. With the普及 of IoT home appliances and energy-saving products, adaptation to new technologies such as software diagnosis and remote support is required.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to the spread of IoT home appliances and care appliances accompanying an aging society. Business efficiency improves with the introduction of new technologies such as remote diagnosis and AI fault prediction, increasing the market value of specialized technicians.
Personality Traits
Curious and Inquisitive / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Flex Time / In-Factory Repair / On-Site Customer Repair / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Repair Technician → Repair Technician → Senior Repair Technician → Team Leader → Maintenance Department Manager
Required Skills
Electrical Measurement / Oscilloscope Operation / Part Replacement and Adjustment / Reading Wiring Diagrams and Circuit Diagrams / Soldering / Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Electronic Circuit Simulation Software / English (Technical Literature Reading) / Fault Diagnosis Software / IoT Communication Protocol Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically identify the cause of circuit failures. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in attaching small parts or wiring can lead to failures or accidents. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous learning for new products and technologies is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for transporting large home appliances and long hours of repair work. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to find appropriate repair methods for various failure patterns. |
Related Qualifications
- Home Appliance Product Advisor
- Second-Class Electrician License
Aliases
- Home Appliance Repair Engineer
- Home Appliance Repair Technician
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