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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Electronic Technologist” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #474 of 702. Estimated risk: 84.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

55%

“Electronic 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%

“Electronic 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

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

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

  • Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

  • Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.

  • 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.

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