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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Controls Technician” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #474 of 702. Estimated risk: 84.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

55%

“Controls Technician” 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%

“Controls Technician” 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 electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.

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

  • Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.

  • Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

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

  • Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • GitHub Copilot
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  • Graphics software
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica
  • Linux
  • Claude (Anthropic)
  • Microsoft Word
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  • Altium Designer
  • Adobe ActionScript
  • Word processing software
  • Ansys Fluent
  • C
  • Anadigm Designer2 EDA
  • Mistral (Mistral AI)
  • Logisim
  • Simulation software
  • Human machine interface HMI software
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  • Data acquisition software
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  • Circuit simulation software
  • National Instruments Multisim
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Altera Quartus II
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
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  • Gnuplot
  • GNU Octave
  • PTC Creo Parametric
  • Microchip MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
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  • The MathWorks MATLAB
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  • Database software
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  • Grok (xAI)
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  • Perplexity AI
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  • Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
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  • SAP software
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  • Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
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  • Multimeters
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  • Radio frequency RF spectrum analyzers
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  • Stroboscopes
  • Desktop computers
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  • Dynamometers
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  • Q meters
  • Wire wrap guns
  • Lasers
  • Wire strippers
  • Laptop computers
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  • Desoldering stations
  • Transformers
  • Digital voltmeters DVM
  • Radio frequency RF amplifiers
  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Digital logic analyzers
  • Network analyzers
  • Brushless direct current DC motors
  • Function generators
  • Digital cameras
  • Voltage testers
  • Dual power supplies
  • Personal computers
  • Power screwdrivers
  • Bench lathes
  • Soldering stations
  • Welding goggles
  • Microprocessors
  • Power meters
  • Alternating current AC generators
  • Probe stations
  • Welders
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Standing wave ratio SWR meters
  • Voltage probes
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  • Metal-oxide varistors MOV
  • Potentiometers
  • Frequency counters
  • Power drills
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Digital plotters
  • Harmonic analyzers
  • Logic analyzers
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  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
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  • Inductance capacitance resistance LCR meters
  • Screwdrivers
  • Reflow ovens
  • Ohmmeters
  • Notebook computers
  • Soldering equipment
  • Wattmeters
  • Wire cutters
  • Phase shift indicators
  • Signal generators
  • Analog multimeters
  • Phase shifters
  • Wrist anti-static straps
  • Dataloggers
  • Radio frequency RF signal generators
  • Current probes

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