OSCA 243431 ANZSCO 233411

Electronics Engineer

Design, develop and test electronic circuits, components and systems for applications in communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial automation and defence. Ensure systems meet performance, reliability and safety requirements.

Note on codes: OSCA 2024 (released December 2024) replaced ANZSCO in Australia. Both codes are listed as Engineers Australia continues referencing the ANZSCO number during the transition period. Source: ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0

Occupation Details

OSCA Code	243431
ANZSCO Code	233411
Skill Level	Level Level 1
Assessing Authority	Engineers Australia
Assessment Type	CDR Required
Discipline Group	2434 Electronics Engineering Professionals

Main Tasks

Designing electronic circuits, PCBs and embedded systems for specific applications
Developing firmware and hardware for microcontroller and FPGA-based systems
Testing and debugging electronic prototypes and production units
Conducting electromagnetic compatibility and signal integrity analysis
Managing electronics manufacturing processes and quality assurance
Investigating field failures and implementing reliability improvements
Preparing technical documentation, schematics and design verification reports

English Language Requirements

IELTS	Overall 6, Speaking 7
OET	Grade B all sections
PTE Academic	Overall 65, Speaking 65
TOEFL iBT	Overall 93, Speaking 23

Minimum scores required for Engineers Australia CDR assessment. All band scores or sub-scores must meet the minimum.

About Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineers research, design and develop electronic components, circuits and systems used across communications, computing, medical devices, defence and consumer products. They create and test circuit designs, develop embedded systems, troubleshoot hardware faults, and bring new electronic products from concept through to manufacturing.

Visa Eligibility

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This occupation appears on the relevant skilled occupation list, making holders eligible for subclass 189, 190, and/or 491 visas (subject to visa requirements and state nomination).

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