Electronics Engineer (noun) – is a professional who conceptualizes, develops, designs, improves and applies safe, healthy, ethical and

economic ways in
the field of electronics for the benefit of society and environment through the knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, basic engineering sciences,
information technology, electronics engineering and other natural, applied and social sciences, gained by study, research and practice.

ANNEX I - COMPETENCY STANDARDS

ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES OF AN ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

COMPETENCY LEVEL
ATTRIBUTES
NEW 1 - 7 YEARS GLOBALLY QUALIFIED
GRADUATE ENGG. EXPERIENCE ENGINEER (APEC/ASEAN)

Understand the principles of

Apply knowledge of mathematics,
1 physical sciences, Information
Technology, and engineering principles engineering principles and
mathematics, physical sciences, Propose innovations in process
Use relevant and appropriate
engineering principles including design and operations
applied science, engineering
information technology. improvement and optimization and
principles and techniques in
Determine relevant and impart these to peers.
formulating process design and
appropriate applied science, Develop and continually upgrade
operations improvement.
proficiency in numerical and
Develop simple computer
techniques that can be used to computational modeling in solving
programs to solve electronics
address engineering concerns electronics engineering problems.
engineering problems.
related to electronics design and
operations.

Consolidate results of research and

Identify, formulate, research literature
and analyse complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated
2
conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and
engineering sciences.
Use relevant information gathered
from research literature and other
available technological information
sources in coming out with
solutions to complex engineering
problems.
Apply results research literature
and other technological advances
in design and operations
improvement.
Propose changes to achieve the
desired outputs.
technical information in
formulating solutions to electronics
engineering processes and adapt
these into systems to achieve
targets.
Impart these technological
advances to peers.

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Design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design
systems, components or processes that
3 meet specified needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and
safety, cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex
problems using research-based
knowledge and research methods
4 including design of experiments,
analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of information to provide
valid conclusions.
Consolidate studies made and
propose changes.
Study, investigate and gather data Specialize in specific fields of
Study, investigate and gather data
related to problems and prepare practice in the Electronics
related to complex engineering
proposals to implement solutions Engineering Professional and use
problems and propose solutions
while incorporating ethics, safety the technical expertise in design of
based on the fundamentals of
and environmental considerations. solutions to applicable compex
engineering principles while
Conduct test runs and prepare final engineering problems.
incorporating ethics, safety and
recommendations based on results Prepare project proposals, budget
environmental considerations.
gathered. and reports related to
improvements.
Impart learnings to peers.
Use available database information, Organize teams of experts, plan
coordinate with other technical and design experiments in
Conceptualize, formulate and
experts, plan and design conducting investigations of
implement design of experiments
experiments in conducting complex engineering problems.
in a standard scientific manner in
investigations of complex Conduct labscale and plant scale
conducting investigations of
engineering problems. trials as may be deemed necessary
complex engineering problems
Conduct labscale and plant scale to validate conclusions.
with consideration of cost, quality,
trials as may be deemed necessary Prepare feasibility, reports,
security, and environmental impact.
to validate conclusions. implementation plans and make
Recommend valid conclusions
Prepare reports and make presentations to the concerned
based on gathered information and
presentations to concerned entities entities on the proposed solutions
results of investigation.
on the proposed solutions to the to the complex engineering
complex engineering problems. problems.
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 Be familiar with the appropriate
techniques, resources, and modern
Be familiarized with applicable
engineering and IT tools, including
modern tools and techniques to
Be familiar with the appropriate prediction and modelling, to
solve electronics engineering
techniques, resources, and modern complex engineering problems,
problems taking into consideration
Create, select and apply appropriate engineering and IT tools, including with an understanding of the
its limitations.
techniques, resources, and modern prediction and modelling, to limitations.
Use industrial experience in
engineering and IT tools, including complex engineering problems, Consolidate applicable techniques
5 conjunction with technical expertise
prediction and modelling, to solve with an understanding of the and modern tools that can be used
and appropriate modern tools in
complex engineering problems, with an limitations. to solve complex engineering
solving complex engineering
understanding of the limitations. Recommend the applicable modern problems.
problems.
tools that can be used to solve Prepare recommendations based
Prepare reports and
complex engineering problems. on results considering practical
recommendations and present
applications and limitations of
these to the concerned entities.
process parameters and
equipment.

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 Be familiar with relevant policies,
laws, regulations and technical
standards both locally and
Be familiar with relevant policies,
internationally in conjunction with
Be familiar with relevant policies, laws, regulations and technical
the Electronics Engineering
laws, regulations and technical standards both locally and
Apply reasoning informed by contextual Professional Practice.
standards locally in conjunction internationally in conjunction with
knowledge to assess societal, health, Be familiar with specific country
with the Electronics Engineering the Electronics Engineering
safety, legal and cultural issues and the regulations on professional
Professional Practice. Professional Practice.
6 consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering practice in
Make a personal commitment to Prepare plans and designs to
professional engineering practice and implementing solutions to complex
societal, health, safety, legal and address industrial process
solutions to complex engineering engineering problems.
cultural issues recognising problems while taking into
problems. Prepare plans and designs to
obligations to society, consideration moral, ethical and
address industrial process
subordinates, and the environment. environmental concerns.
problems while taking into
Impart learning to peers.
consideration moral, ethical and
environmental concerns.
Impart learning to peers.

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 Be familiar with relevant applicable
technical and engineering
standards that can be applied in
Be familiar with relevant applicable Be familiar with relevant applicable
professional electronics
technical and engineering technical and engineering
engineering practice.
standards that can be applied in standards that can be applied in
Understand and evaluate the Use gained experience in industrial
professional electronics professional electronics
sustainability and impact of professional professional practice to measure
engineering practice. engineering practice.
7 engineering work in the solution of impacts on society and
Assess the effects of professional Use gained experience in industrial
complex engineering problems in environment.
engineering work on process professional practice to measure
societal and environmental contexts. Do research, develop projects and
operational problems. impacts on society and
prepare implementation plans to
Gather relevant data in relation to environment.
implement and assess professional
the professional engineering work. Impart learning to peers.
engineering works in relation to
complex engineering problems.
Impart learning to peers.

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Apply ethical principles and commit to according to this code in
8 professional ethics and responsibilities professional practice.
and norms of engineering practice.
Be familiar with the Philippine Code
of Ethical Standards of Electronics
Engineers and apply and behave
Be familiar with the Philippine Code
according to this code in
of Ethical Standards of Electronics
professional practice.
Engineers and apply and behave
Be familiar with the Philippine Code Be familiar with corporate and
according to this code in
of Ethical Standards of Electronics industrial policies.
professional practice.
Engineers and apply and behave Apply ethical principles in
Be familiar with corporate and
conjunction with engineering
industrial policies.
practice incorporating public safety
Apply ethical principles in
Apply ethical principles in as a priority.
conjunction with engineering
conjunction with engineering Be an example to upcoming
practice incorporating public safety
practice. engineers in terms of integrity,
as a priority.
morality and ethics.
Be an example to upcoming
Exemplify ethical and moral values
engineers in terms of integrity,
through participation in socially
morality and ethics.
relevant projects that contribute to
national development.
Impart learning to peers.

Perform functions required in the

Plan, lead, coordinate and
completion of a task as part of a
implement designated tasks either Supervise and manage processes,
project or endeavor or as an
as a team leader or member. people and facilities locally or
Function effectively as an individual, employee of a company.
Interact with a network of internationally enabling efficiency,
9 and as a member or leader in diverse Interact with peers and higher
professionals and participate in improved performance, business
teams and in multi-disciplinary settings. levels in a professional manner.
projects or activities. profitability and safety.
Participate in activities either as a
Handle small to medium-sized Train other engineers.
team leader or member and
projects.
perform designated tasks.

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Communicate effectively on complex
engineering activities with the
engineering community and with
society at large, such as being able to
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comprehend and write effective reports
and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions.
Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of engineering
management principles and economic
11 decision-making and apply these to
one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects
and in multidisciplinary environments.
Prepare reports, presentations and
other engineering documents in an
organized way and relay
information related to these
effectively.
Communicate clearly both verbally
and in written form all instructions
to peers, subordinates and
superiors as may be deemed
necessary.
Organize, coordinate and
implement activities or projects in a
clear way.
Plan, lead, organize and control
small projects or tasks as may be
deemed necessary in the practice
of electronics engineering.
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Prepare reports, presentations and
other engineering documents in an
organized way and relay
information related to these
effectively.
Prepare policies, procedures and
other documents related to an
activity or project and cascade to
subordinates, peers and superiors
effectively.
Conduct trainings to subordinates
and peers.
Communicate clearly with legal
entities/ authorities regarding
engineering activities.
Plan, lead, organize and control
small to medium-sized projects or
tasks as may be deemed necessary
in the practice of electroncis
engineering.
Manage financial aspects of the
project.
Supervise subordinates and peers
when needed.
Prepare reports related to projects.
Consolidate reports and make
presentations to peers and
superiors on projects or on
assigned endeavors .
Conduct trainings to subordinates,
peers and superiors.
Communicate and coordinate
clearly and act as liaison officer on
matters concerning legal or
regulatory issues.
Prepare policies, rules, regulations,
instructions, procedures and
implements them.
Manage and implement medium-
sized to major projects or tasks as
may be deemed necessary in the
practice of electronics engineering.
Manage financial aspects of the
project.
Manage supervisors and peers.
Prepare reports related to projects.
 Attend trainings, seminars, Attend trainings, seminars,
conferences and participate in conferences and participate in
professional organizations that professional organizations that
Attend trainings, seminars,
Recognize the need for, and have the encourage continued learning in encourage continued learning in
conferences or participate in
preparation and ability to engage in the electronics engineering the electronics engineering
projects that encourage continued
12 independent and life-long learning in profession profession.
learning in the electroncis
the broadest context of technological Pursue graduate studies. Prepare modules for training peers,
engineering profession.
change. Comply with CPD units required subordinates and students.
Pursue graduate studies.
annually. Organize seminars, trainings or
Conduct research studies and conferences.
impart results to peers. Publish research papers.

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