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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Engineering Technologist” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #474 of 702. Estimated risk: 84.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

55%

“Engineering 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%

“Engineering 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

  • Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.

  • Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

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

  • Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

  • Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

Technologies & Software

  • PTC Mathcad
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microchip MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
  • Anadigm Designer2 EDA
  • Static Free Software Electric VLSI Design System
  • Canu
  • ngspice
  • MAGIC software
  • Motorola Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Assembler
  • Human machine interface HMI software
  • GitHub Copilot
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Operating system software
  • Qwen (Alibaba)
  • Debugging software
  • Microsoft Access
  • OctTools
  • Eclipse IDE
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • SPLAT!
  • Spreadsheet software
  • PTC Creo Parametric
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • National Instruments Multisim
  • Siemens ModelSim
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Terminal emulation software
  • Autodesk AI
  • C++
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • gEDA
  • Gemini (Google)
  • Graphics software
  • Python
  • Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
  • Agilent Advanced Design System ADS
  • Programmable logic controller PLC software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Gemini Code Assist
  • Cadence OrCAD PSpice
  • Signal synthesizers
  • SAP software
  • FlukeView Forms
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Proportional integral derivative control PID software
  • Perplexity AI
  • BSVC
  • PowerWorld software
  • Altera Quartus II
  • Keysight Technologies Advanced Design System
  • UNIX
  • Simulation software
  • Magellan Firmware
  • GE Fanuc Automation VersaPro
  • Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio CCStudio
  • KiCad
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Grok (xAI)
  • EMA TimingDesigner
  • CST Microwave Studio
  • Word processing software
  • Gnuplot
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Autodesk Revit
  • DeepSeek
  • Database software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Vector Software VectorCast
  • Computer-aided engineering CAE software
  • Oracle Database
  • National Instruments LabVIEW
  • OrCAD Capture
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • PUFF
  • Microsoft Word
  • IBM WebSphere
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • Verilog
  • Ansys Fluent
  • Altera MAX
  • Xcircuit
  • Adobe ActionScript
  • AVEVA InTouch HMI
  • Circuit simulation software
  • JavaScript
  • pMatlab
  • Cadence PSpice
  • Bentley Systems ProjectWise
  • Logisim
  • Claude (Anthropic)
  • Spectrum Software Micro-Cap
  • Linux
  • Emulators
  • Data acquisition software
  • Kimi (Moonshot AI)
  • GNU Octave
  • HP InfoTech CodeVisionAVR
  • MathWorks Simulink
  • Nova (Amazon)
  • Mentor Graphics PADS
  • Rockwell RSView
  • Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
  • AutoCAD AI
  • Ansoft HFSS
  • Transmission line simulators
  • Llama (Meta)
  • ANSYS AI Simulation
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Altium Designer
  • Root cause analysis software
  • Mistral (Mistral AI)
  • Analog Devices VisualDSP++
  • C
  • Rockwell RSLogix
  • Tanner Research L-Edit
  • Oracle Hyperion
  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • Ohmmeters
  • Standing wave ratio SWR meters
  • Radio frequency RF spectrum analyzers
  • Metal-oxide varistors MOV
  • Analog current meters
  • Transformers
  • Digital plotters
  • Bench lathes
  • Programmable logic controllers PLC
  • Direct current DC potentiometers
  • Power meters
  • Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
  • Dataloggers
  • Alternating current AC generators
  • Soldering equipment
  • Binocular light compound microscopes
  • Digital multimeters
  • Laptop computers
  • Wire strippers
  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Desoldering stations
  • Dual power supplies
  • Power drills
  • Analog multimeters
  • Tachometers
  • Microcomputers
  • Anti-static heel grounders
  • Radio frequency RF signal generators
  • Inductance capacitance resistance LCR meters
  • Microprocessors
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Potentiometers
  • Wattmeters
  • Frequency counters
  • Power screwdrivers
  • Welding hoods
  • Dynamometers
  • Wrist anti-static straps
  • Function generators
  • Signal measuring equipment
  • Power quality analyzers
  • Laser printers
  • Magnetic pickup tools
  • Signal generators
  • Digital cameras
  • Digital logic analyzers
  • Radio frequency RF amplifiers
  • Voltage testers
  • Microwave frequency counters
  • Logic analyzers
  • Network analyzers
  • Notebook computers
  • Wire wrap guns
  • Welding goggles
  • Harmonic analyzers
  • Stroboscopes
  • Probe stations
  • Lasers
  • Pulse generators
  • Phase shift indicators
  • Plotters
  • Digital voltmeters DVM
  • Wire crimpers
  • Welders
  • Brushless direct current DC motors
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Multimeters
  • Wire cutters
  • Voltage probes
  • Personal computers
  • Screwdrivers
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Impedance meters
  • Optical time domain reflectometers OTDR
  • Q meters
  • Ammeters
  • Desktop computers
  • Soldering stations
  • Reflow ovens
  • Nanosecond universal counters
  • Phase shifters
  • Current probes

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