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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Instrument Mechanic” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #474 of 702. Estimated risk: 84.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

55%

“Instrument Mechanic” 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%

“Instrument Mechanic” 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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

  • Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.

  • 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.

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

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

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

  • Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

  • Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

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

  • Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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