Technician

/tekˈnɪʃ.ən/ noun

A technician is a trained worker who uses practical skills and tools to install, fix, or operate equipment in areas like computers, medicine, or engineering. They usually follow technical procedures and standards.

It comes from 'technic' or 'technical' plus the suffix '-ian' meaning 'person who works with'. The roots trace back to Greek 'téchnē' meaning 'art, craft, or skill'.

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