AI JOB RISK SCANNER
O*NET-SOC 17-3023.00 / model V11 rated-task engine

Will AI replace
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

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.

Estimated AI task exposure
58%

Moderate exposure

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

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

Digital/info work

74/100

Physical moat

65/100

Human moat

17/100

Rating coverage

100%

28 task statements / 28 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Importance 79/100Relevance 96/100Frequency 52/100Weight 0.79
Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
Importance 81/100Relevance 89/100Frequency 56/100Weight 0.78
Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Importance 74/100Relevance 92/100Frequency 57/100Weight 0.77
Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
Importance 76/100Relevance 91/100Frequency 48/100Weight 0.75
Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
Importance 72/100Relevance 90/100Frequency 39/100Weight 0.71
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
Importance 74/100Relevance 81/100Frequency 47/100Weight 0.70
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Importance 70/100Relevance 87/100Frequency 39/100Weight 0.69
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
Importance 69/100Relevance 78/100Frequency 45/100Weight 0.66
Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
Importance 70/100Relevance 83/100Frequency 32/100Weight 0.65
Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
Importance 64/100Relevance 92/100Frequency 23/100Weight 0.65

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

$78,190

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

95,130

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

+2.4%

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

8

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%

53 points lower exposure • 72% 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%

53 points lower exposure • 73% 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%

53 points lower exposure • 72% profile similarity

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

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

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

5%

53 points lower exposure • 72% profile similarity

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

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

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

8%

50 points lower exposure • 75% profile similarity

Median wage: $79,870 Growth 2025–2035: +5.4% Annual openings: 11

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

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

6%

52 points lower exposure • 73% profile similarity

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

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure

Personalized career defense protocol

AI-Proofing Plan

AUTOMATE

  • routine information gathering
  • first-pass document drafting
  • standard reporting and summarization
  • repeatable administrative workflows

AUGMENT

  • research and analysis
  • quality checking AI-generated work
  • decision preparation
  • scenario generation

PROTECT

  • physical-world execution
  • on-site troubleshooting
  • dexterity and equipment interaction

LEARN

  • AI-assisted research
  • workflow automation
  • data literacy
  • prompt and workflow design
  • AI output verification

AI-PROOFING RESOURCES

What this score does not mean

The percentage is a comparative task-exposure index. It is not the probability that this occupation disappears, that a worker is laid off, or that AI can perform the entire job.

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