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O*NET-SOC 17-3027.01 / model V11 rated-task engine

Will AI replace
Automotive Engineering Technicians?

Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency.

Estimated AI task exposure
40%

Moderate exposure

V11 weights occupation tasks using O*NET Importance, Relevance and Frequency ratings instead of treating every task equally.

18 tasks have usable Task Rating records; weighted-task coverage is 100%.

Digital/info work

49/100

Physical moat

54/100

Human moat

15/100

Rating coverage

100%

18 task statements / 18 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
Importance 82/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 67/100Weight 0.85
Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
Importance 78/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 72/100Weight 0.85
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
Importance 80/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 63/100Weight 0.83
Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
Importance 80/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 52/100Weight 0.81
Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
Importance 78/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 56/100Weight 0.81
Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
Importance 79/100Relevance 96/100Frequency 53/100Weight 0.79
Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.
Importance 74/100Relevance 96/100Frequency 58/100Weight 0.79
Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces.
Importance 75/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 51/100Weight 0.78
Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
Importance 73/100Relevance 96/100Frequency 51/100Weight 0.76
Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.
Importance 63/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 40/100Weight 0.71

Task weighting

Each rated task receives a composite weight: 38% relevance, 37% importance and 25% frequency. Core tasks receive a small additional multiplier. Low-precision rows flagged by O*NET for suppression are excluded.

Occupation scoring

When rating coverage is strong, rated tasks contribute 60% of the digital, physical and human task signals and Work Activities contribute 40%. Lower-coverage occupations automatically rely more on Work Activities.

U.S. labor market

BLS Wage & Employment Outlook

Median annual wage

$74,510

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

36,190

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

+1.3%

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

3

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

BLS labor-market figures are separate from the site's AI-exposure model. Missing values mean a compatible detailed BLS occupation estimate was not published or could not be mapped.

Career pivot radar

Safer Career Alternatives

These options are selected from the same 923-occupation model. They favor a similar task/work profile with meaningfully lower estimated AI exposure. They are suggestions for exploration, not guarantees of job fit.

SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Helpers--Extraction Workers

5%

35 points lower exposure • 80% profile similarity

Median wage: $47,730 Growth 2025–2035: +1.7% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

5%

35 points lower exposure • 81% profile similarity

Median wage: $65,510 Growth 2025–2035: +6.7% Annual openings: 15

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

5%

35 points lower exposure • 80% profile similarity

Median wage: $56,210 Growth 2025–2035: +4.4% Annual openings: 1

stronger human/judgment moat, more physical-world work
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

6%

34 points lower exposure • 82% profile similarity

Median wage: $58,870 Growth 2025–2035: +2.8% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Home Appliance Repairers

5%

35 points lower exposure • 82% profile similarity

Median wage: $50,990 Growth 2025–2035: +1.9% Annual openings: 3

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

5%

35 points lower exposure • 80% profile similarity

Median wage: $64,120 Growth 2025–2035: +29.5% Annual openings: 2

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure

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