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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Communications Technologist” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #474 of 702. Estimated risk: 84.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

55%

“Communications Technologist” will maybe be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 55% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

45%

“Communications Technologist” will probably not be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 45% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

Avg. Annual Salary $78,580
Avg. Hourly Wage $37.78
Available Jobs (US) 92,710
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians #17-3023
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians”

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Core Skills & Abilities

  • Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

  • Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

  • Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.

  • Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.

  • Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.

  • Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.

  • Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.

  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.

  • Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.

  • Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.

  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.

  • Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.

  • Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

  • Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.

  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

  • Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.

  • Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.

  • Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

  • Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.

  • Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.

  • Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.

  • Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.

  • Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.

  • Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, and energy efficient televisions.

  • Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.

  • Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.

  • Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.

  • Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.

  • Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.

  • Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

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  • Microchip MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
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  • Microsoft Project
  • Mentor Graphics PADS
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  • Static Free Software Electric VLSI Design System
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  • Data acquisition software
  • DeepSeek
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  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • Cadence PSpice
  • Magellan Firmware
  • SAP software
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  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
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  • Python
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  • Spectrum Software Micro-Cap
  • OrCAD Capture
  • ngspice
  • Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
  • GE Fanuc Automation VersaPro
  • Graphics software
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  • Transmission line simulators
  • Spreadsheet software
  • MathWorks Simulink
  • Ansoft HFSS
  • Adobe ActionScript
  • EMA TimingDesigner
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  • gEDA
  • Logisim
  • PTC Mathcad
  • ANSYS AI Simulation
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  • Siemens ModelSim
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  • C
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  • BSVC
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  • Gnuplot
  • MAGIC software
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  • Microsoft Outlook
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  • Terminal emulation software
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  • Keysight Technologies Advanced Design System
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  • C++
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  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Human machine interface HMI software
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  • AutoCAD AI
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  • The MathWorks MATLAB
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  • Circuit simulation software
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  • Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio CCStudio
  • Analog Devices VisualDSP++
  • OctTools
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Mistral (Mistral AI)
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  • Microsoft Office software
  • Debugging software
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  • Welding goggles
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  • Voltage probes
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  • Welders
  • Dual power supplies
  • Potentiometers
  • Network analyzers
  • Power screwdrivers
  • Multimeters
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  • Standing wave ratio SWR meters
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Analog multimeters
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  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
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  • Wire strippers
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  • Programmable logic controllers PLC
  • Radio frequency RF signal generators
  • Transformers
  • Frequency counters
  • Logic analyzers
  • Nanosecond universal counters
  • Wire crimpers
  • Desoldering stations
  • Digital voltmeters DVM
  • Ammeters
  • Screwdrivers
  • Impedance meters
  • Radio frequency RF amplifiers
  • Power drills
  • Signal measuring equipment
  • Binocular light compound microscopes
  • Plotters
  • Stroboscopes
  • Personal computers
  • Voltage testers
  • Digital plotters
  • Brushless direct current DC motors
  • Wire wrap guns
  • Phase shifters
  • Current probes
  • Harmonic analyzers
  • Laser printers
  • Probe stations
  • Dataloggers
  • Bench lathes
  • Tachometers
  • Reflow ovens
  • Lasers
  • Soldering equipment
  • Signal generators
  • Phase shift indicators
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Digital multimeters
  • Metal-oxide varistors MOV
  • Digital logic analyzers
  • Alternating current AC generators
  • Analog current meters
  • Magnetic pickup tools
  • Microcomputers
  • Digital cameras
  • Desktop computers
  • Wattmeters
  • Optical time domain reflectometers OTDR
  • Ohmmeters
  • Inductance capacitance resistance LCR meters
  • Power meters
  • Adjustable wrenches

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