Cable Network Technician

Work in telecommunications, electronics, device systems, and technical field service.

Cable Network Technician work in telecommunications, electronics, device systems, and technical field service and focus on building, testing, operating, and servicing connected technical systems reliably.

Typical salary band

€38k - €88k

Profile intensity

62.8

Typical tasks

Install, test, or maintain communication and electronics systems
Diagnose failures, performance issues, or field incidents
Coordinate service, commissioning, or rollout activities
Document changes, results, and technical findings

A day in the role

Review the ticket, device, or network status
Run measurement, setup, troubleshooting, or commissioning
Verify function and service quality
Document the result and hand over the next action

Industries

Telecommunications
Electronics manufacturing
Broadband rollout
Measurement systems
Industrial service

Education paths

Electronics or telecommunications training
Field service or network certification
Hardware, test, or automation specialization

User profile

Career profile

Future outlook

Demand: Strong in Germany because fiber rollout, mobile networks, electronics service, and connected infrastructure keep expanding.

Trend: 5G, edge devices, smart industry, and field diagnostics broaden the role beyond classic telecom into integrated systems work.

Automation risk: Moderate

Profile by dimension

SecurityTechnical

Cognitive Style77

People Focus35

Work Tempo64

Structure Need74

Creativity43

Task Complexity79

Responsibility68

Stress Resilience62

Core skills and strengths

DiagnosticsSystems understandingMeasurement and test disciplineField reliabilityTechnical documentation