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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Technician” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #474 of 702. Estimated risk: 84.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

55%

“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%

“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

  • 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.

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

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

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

  • Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

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

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

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

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

  • Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.

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

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

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

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

  • Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

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

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