NOC 94201Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

NOC 94201 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

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Definition

Electronics assemblers and fabricators assemble and fabricate electronic equipment, parts and components. Electronics inspectors and testers inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components to ensure conformance to prescribed standards. They are employed in electronics manufacturing plants.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Electronics assemblers and fabricators
Solder and manually assemble various electronic components such as resistors, diodes, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, switches, wires and other electronic parts to designated locations on printed circuit boards
Assemble microcircuits requiring fine hand assembly, the use of microscopes and adherence to cleanroom procedures
Install, mount, fasten, align and adjust parts, components, wiring and harnesses to subassemblies and assemblies using hand and small power tools
Operate automatic and semi-automatic machines to position, solder and clean prescribed components on printed circuit boards
Operate and monitor process equipment including automatic and semi-automatic machines to fabricate electronic components, solder, clean, seal and stamp components and perform other process operations as specified
Set up process equipment and adhere to cleanroom procedures as required
May replace defective components and repair and overhaul older devices.
Electronics inspectors and testers
Inspect electronic components and assemblies to ensure correct component selection and placement, wiring and soldering quality, proper pin insertions, location and diameter of plated holes, breaks in circuitry and line spacing in printed circuit board and other specified requirements while products are being assembled or fabricated
Check final assembly for finish, labelling and packaging methods
Check mechanical dimensions and perform "go-no-go" electrical tests
Identify and mark acceptable and defective assemblies and return faulty assemblies to production for repair
Collect, record and summarize inspection results
Investigate equipment malfunction and instruct on proper operation
Operate various test equipment and tools to perform simple electrical and continuity testing of electronic components, parts and systems
Set up and operate automatic testing equipment to locate circuit and wiring faults, shorts and component defects
Compare test results to specifications and set parts or products aside for repair or replace components or parts as indicated by test equipment
Maintain test result reports
May conduct life tests (burn-ins) on components, subassemblies and assemblies.

Example job titles

•capacitor assembler
•circuit board assembler
•component inserting machine operator
•crystal final tester
•electronic components tester
•electronics assembler
•electronics inspector - electronic equipment manufacturing
•finished product inspector - electronic equipment manufacturing

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Overview

Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, code 94201 designates electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors, and testers. These manufacturing professionals are responsible for assembling, fabricating, soldering, and testing electronic components, subassemblies, and complete systems, such as circuit boards and telecommunications equipment. They are primarily employed by electronics manufacturing plants and other companies that produce electrical and electronic products.

To qualify for positions under this TEER 4 category, completion of secondary school is typically required, and on-the-job training is commonly provided by employers. For inspector and tester roles, prior experience as an electronics assembler is usually necessary. Candidates wishing to immigrate to Canada under NOC 94201 may explore options through various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or specific pathways tailored to semi-skilled occupations.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 94201 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.

What education or training does NOC 94201 usually require?

Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.