An engineering technician must be able to utilize the theories of engineering, as well as of science and mathematics, in order to solve technical problems. The engineering technician works in the areas of research, development, sales, manufacturing, inspection, construction, and maintenance.
The role of a drafter is to prepare technical plans and drawings that are to be used to build products. The plans can be used to created industrial machinery, houses, gas pipelines, office buildings, and even spacecraft.