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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Instrument Technician” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #474 of 702. Estimated risk: 84.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

55%

“Instrument 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%

“Instrument 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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.

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

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

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

  • Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

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

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

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

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

  • Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

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

  • 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.

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

  • Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

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

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

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

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  • Graphics software
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  • Microsoft Office software
  • Mentor Graphics PADS
  • FlukeView Forms
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  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
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  • C
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  • Microsoft Excel
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  • MAGIC software
  • Linux
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  • Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
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  • Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio CCStudio
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  • GNU Octave
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  • PUFF
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Python
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  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Anadigm Designer2 EDA
  • Ansoft HFSS
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  • Motorola Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Assembler
  • ngspice
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  • Microsoft Windows
  • C++
  • Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
  • SAP software
  • Eclipse IDE
  • gEDA
  • Operating system software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Cadence OrCAD PSpice
  • HP InfoTech CodeVisionAVR
  • PTC Creo Parametric
  • Microsoft Word
  • Human machine interface HMI software
  • Circuit simulation software
  • Keysight Technologies Advanced Design System
  • Rockwell RSLogix
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • CST Microwave Studio
  • GE Fanuc Automation VersaPro
  • Signal synthesizers
  • Autodesk AI
  • BSVC
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
  • Agilent Advanced Design System ADS
  • EMA TimingDesigner
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • DeepSeek
  • IBM WebSphere
  • MathWorks Simulink
  • Microchip MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
  • Debugging software
  • Computer-aided engineering CAE software
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  • Altera MAX
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  • Wrist anti-static straps
  • Digital cameras
  • Probe stations
  • Reflow ovens
  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Impedance meters
  • Frequency counters
  • Transformers
  • Screwdrivers
  • Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
  • Logic analyzers
  • Voltage testers
  • Stroboscopes
  • Brushless direct current DC motors
  • Power drills
  • Plotters
  • Dynamometers
  • Microcomputers
  • Anti-static heel grounders
  • Power quality analyzers
  • Magnetic pickup tools
  • Optical time domain reflectometers OTDR
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Harmonic analyzers
  • Signal generators
  • Nanosecond universal counters
  • Alternating current AC generators
  • Phase shifters
  • Soldering stations
  • Wire cutters
  • Wire wrap guns
  • Welding goggles
  • Soldering equipment
  • Ohmmeters
  • Wire crimpers
  • Analog multimeters
  • Lasers
  • Signal measuring equipment
  • Phase shift indicators
  • Laser printers
  • Voltage probes
  • Q meters
  • Dual power supplies
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Network analyzers
  • Wire strippers
  • Standing wave ratio SWR meters
  • Programmable logic controllers PLC
  • Function generators
  • Power meters
  • Multimeters
  • Radio frequency RF amplifiers
  • Desoldering stations
  • Analog current meters
  • Binocular light compound microscopes
  • Digital logic analyzers
  • Welding hoods
  • Pulse generators
  • Current probes
  • Metal-oxide varistors MOV
  • Digital plotters
  • Potentiometers
  • Microwave frequency counters
  • Notebook computers
  • Bench lathes
  • Inductance capacitance resistance LCR meters
  • Microprocessors
  • Desktop computers
  • Radio frequency RF spectrum analyzers
  • Direct current DC potentiometers
  • Personal computers
  • Radio frequency RF signal generators
  • Ammeters
  • Digital voltmeters DVM
  • Welders
  • Laptop computers
  • Tachometers
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Power screwdrivers

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