As of June 2026, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 61/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
More exposed than 69% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$78,190. About 8,400 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Architecture & Engineering roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
- Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
- Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
- Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- 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.
- Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
- Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- 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.
- Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (90%).
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