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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Instrumentation Technician” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #474 of 702. Estimated risk: 84.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

55%

“Instrumentation 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%

“Instrumentation 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

  • 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.

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

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

  • Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

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

  • Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

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

  • Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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  • Microsoft Excel
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  • National Instruments Multisim
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  • Static Free Software Electric VLSI Design System
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  • OctTools
  • Oracle Database
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  • The MathWorks MATLAB
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  • Microsoft PowerPoint
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  • Transmission line simulators
  • Database software
  • FlukeView Forms
  • IBM WebSphere
  • Computer-aided engineering CAE software
  • BSVC
  • Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
  • Terminal emulation software
  • Grok (xAI)
  • Simulation software
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  • Wolfram Research Mathematica
  • Altera MAX
  • Ansys Fluent
  • pMatlab
  • Human machine interface HMI software
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  • Microsoft Visual Basic
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  • Microsoft Project
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  • Emulators
  • MathWorks Simulink
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  • Kimi (Moonshot AI)
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  • UNIX
  • Altium Designer
  • Adobe Acrobat
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  • SAP software
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  • Operating system software
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  • MAGIC software
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  • Circuit simulation software
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  • Rockwell RSView
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  • Q meters
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  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Anti-static heel grounders
  • Radio frequency RF spectrum analyzers
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  • Standing wave ratio SWR meters
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Wire cutters
  • Probe stations
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  • Power meters
  • Alternating current AC generators
  • Pulse generators
  • Microcomputers
  • Laser printers
  • Radio frequency RF amplifiers
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  • Wire wrap guns
  • Reflow ovens
  • Power screwdrivers
  • Potentiometers
  • Multimeters
  • Inductance capacitance resistance LCR meters
  • Phase shift indicators
  • Digital logic analyzers
  • Welding goggles
  • Wire crimpers
  • Screwdrivers
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Logic analyzers
  • Brushless direct current DC motors
  • Voltage testers
  • Binocular light compound microscopes
  • Power drills
  • Signal measuring equipment
  • Microprocessors
  • Stroboscopes
  • Soldering equipment
  • Transformers
  • Dual power supplies
  • Ohmmeters
  • Dynamometers
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Digital voltmeters DVM
  • Harmonic analyzers
  • Signal generators
  • Soldering stations
  • Magnetic pickup tools
  • Analog multimeters
  • Notebook computers
  • Plotters
  • Wattmeters
  • Desktop computers
  • Programmable logic controllers PLC
  • Digital cameras
  • Voltage probes
  • Welding hoods
  • Microwave frequency counters
  • Personal computers
  • Metal-oxide varistors MOV
  • Lasers
  • Optical time domain reflectometers OTDR
  • Direct current DC potentiometers
  • Bench lathes
  • Dataloggers
  • Impedance meters
  • Welders
  • Power quality analyzers
  • Phase shifters
  • Current probes
  • Wrist anti-static straps
  • Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
  • Digital plotters
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