electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
electronics — the functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 18.06/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 78 occupations in our catalogue, including Avionics technicians, Air traffic controllers, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, and Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers.
Occupations that require electronics
Showing top 20 of 78 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is electronics?
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
What category of skill is electronics?
ESCO classifies electronics under the knowledge category, specifically in the electronics and automation subcategory.
Is electronics an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 18.06/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.
Which jobs require electronics?
In our catalogue, 78 occupations list electronics as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Avionics technicians, Air traffic controllers, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, automotive electrician, marine electrician.
How transferable is electronics between industries?
ESCO tags electronics as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is electronics the same as electronic devices?
Yes — electronics is also known as electronic devices, electronic components, functioning of electronics, functions of electronic systems, electronic equipment, principles of electronic systems, electronic systems, or aspects of electronics. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn electronics?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands electronics and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.