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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Instrument Repairer” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #474 of 702. Estimated risk: 84.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

55%

“Instrument Repairer” 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 Repairer” 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

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

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

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

  • Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

  • Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

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

  • Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

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

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

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  • Eclipse IDE
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  • Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
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  • Keysight Technologies Advanced Design System
  • Gnuplot
  • Database software
  • Computer-aided engineering CAE software
  • Graphics software
  • BSVC
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  • ngspice
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  • Adobe Acrobat
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  • Welding hoods
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  • Phase shifters
  • Screwdrivers
  • Digital voltmeters DVM
  • Magnetic pickup tools
  • Q meters
  • Current probes
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Lasers
  • Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
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  • Personal computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Wire wrap guns
  • Digital multimeters
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  • Impedance meters
  • Transformers
  • Inductance capacitance resistance LCR meters
  • Laser printers
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  • Frequency counters
  • Signal generators
  • Microcomputers
  • Radio frequency RF signal generators
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  • Harmonic analyzers
  • Anti-static heel grounders
  • Standing wave ratio SWR meters
  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Tachometers
  • Wattmeters
  • Voltage probes
  • Alternating current AC generators
  • Signal measuring equipment
  • Digital logic analyzers
  • Soldering equipment
  • Wire crimpers
  • Wire cutters
  • Microprocessors
  • Plotters
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Desktop computers
  • Logic analyzers
  • Network analyzers
  • Welders
  • Metal-oxide varistors MOV
  • Power drills
  • Notebook computers
  • Voltage testers
  • Microwave frequency counters
  • Probe stations
  • Pulse generators
  • Bench lathes
  • Power screwdrivers
  • Laptop computers
  • Direct current DC potentiometers
  • Programmable logic controllers PLC
  • Soldering stations
  • Wrist anti-static straps
  • Stroboscopes
  • Power quality analyzers
  • Dataloggers
  • Digital plotters
  • Function generators
  • Multimeters
  • Dual power supplies
  • Welding goggles
  • Radio frequency RF spectrum analyzers
  • Wire strippers
  • Potentiometers
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Radio frequency RF amplifiers
  • Nanosecond universal counters
  • Power meters
  • Dynamometers
  • Optical time domain reflectometers OTDR
  • Analog multimeters

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