Railway electronic technician jobs in Finland
Railway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components.
Railway electronic technician – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 19.31 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 14.45 €/h |
| Top tenth | 26.36 €/h |
| Employees | 5,207 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 16.56 €/h | 478 |
| Men | 19.65 €/h | 4,729 |
Railway electronic technician - Which skills are essential?
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.
Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.
Detect malfunctions in train control systems such as radios, radar systems, and electronic and electromagnetic components.
Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
Read and comprehend circuit plans during initial construction, during troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing activities and while repairing or replacing components.
Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution independently. Measure and power up an installation.
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
Use diagnostic equipment to measure current, resistance and voltage. Handle sophisticated multimeters to measure inductance, capacitance and current transistor gain.
Drive railroad vehicles or other railway equipment in a competent and safe manner.
Understand the functioning of electrical systems, their specifications, and application in operations and systems for the transportation of freight and people.
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
The study of electric energy, more specifically electron, control and its prominent principles regarding integrated circuits and electrical systems.
Operate and maintain grade crossing warning systems, signals and railroad signal equipment such as hot box detectors and interlocks.
Compose routine reports; identify appropriate forms or documents to record data from manual inspections and/or electronic systems. Write clear observations as required. A written report is usually a summary of readings from the routine performance of the reticulation system.
Ensure compliance with all railway rules, procedures, and legal regulations relating to safety, operations, and EU frameworks.
Promote and enforce safety procedures and EU regulations to ensure that railway safety is generally maintained and continuously improved, taking into consideration the development of European legislation.
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
Operate railway communication systems; make announcements over the public address system or communicate with central train administration.
Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.
Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the relative position and arrangement of devices and terminals on the devices, to help in building or servicing the device. A wiring diagram is often used to troubleshoot problems and to make sure that all the connections have been made and that everything is present.
Test, operate, and maintain railway signalling equipment such as power switches and grade crossing warning devices.
Operate various types of railway control panels such as Individual Function Switch (IFS), One Control Switch (OCS) or Entrance Exit (NX).
Install, adjust, and test electronic communication equipment, which includes sound, security, navigation, and surveillance systems.
Railway electronic technician - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Understand principles of mechanical engineering, physics, and materials science.
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.