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Will AI replace Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

Some of your tasks will be automated. People who use AI will have the edge.

Task exposure to today's AI

34/100

Moderate exposure

This is the occupation's typical task mix. Your own score can be up to 30 points higher or lower depending on how you work: routine share, people contact, judgment and how much you already use AI.

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Will AI replace Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

Not entirely. Today's AI tools can take on about 34% of the typical work in this occupation, mostly: compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed. The parts that stay human include: Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.; 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..

People who learn to use AI for the automatable parts keep the edge. The 3-phase plan below shows where to start.

Which tasks AI can take on

The largest tasks in this occupation, their share of the working week, and how much of each today's AI tools can do.

TaskAutomatable
Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed. 65%
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components. 60%
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts. 23%
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems. 17%
Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. 12%
Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools. 12%

+ 24 more tasks (59% of the week) in the full test.

Your human edge

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

AI tools to try

ChatGPT / Claude for calculations, specs and reportsAI features in CAD/BIM toolsCopilot for scripts (Python, MATLAB, Dynamo)

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A 3-phase AI learning plan

Phase 1

AI for documentation

  • Specifications, reports and change notes drafted with AI.
  • Standards and regulations searched with AI, checked in the source.
  • Meeting notes and RFIs summarised.

Project

Use AI to draft test reports and change notes for 10 completed board bring-ups, verify every standard clause cited against the source document, and log hours saved versus your usual pace.

Phase 2

AI in design work

  • Scripts and parametric design written with AI help.
  • Option studies and quick estimates with AI as a sparring partner.
  • Check AI outputs against calculations and codes.

Project

Write an AI-assisted script that parses a BOM and netlist to flag missing decoupling caps and derating issues, then hand-check its findings on 3 past designs for false positives.

Phase 3

Engineering + AI

  • Data from sensors, tests or simulations analysed with AI.
  • Define where AI is not allowed (safety-critical sign-off).
  • Share methods and templates with your team.

Project

Analyse one month of logged test-bench or sensor data with AI to find failure patterns, and publish a one-page team template listing where AI output may never replace safety-critical sign-off.
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