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How exposed to AI is a Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technician?

Of the 29 tasks O*NET lists for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians, 3 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 18 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Automation Technician (Automation Tech)Electro-MechanicElectromechanical Assembler (EM Assembler)Electromechanical Technician (EM Technician)Electronics Technician (Electronics Tech)Mechanical Technician (Mechanical Tech)Process Control TechProduct Test SpecialistTest Engineering Technician (Test Engineering Tech)Test Technician (Test Tech)
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
29
tasks rated for this occupation
20%
hold a degree, from a survey of 38
12k
people do this job in the US
54 of 56
least protected in architecture and engineering

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

3
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly
  • Develop or implement programs related to the environmental impact of engineering activities
  • Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics

Only with software built on top

8
  • Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems
  • Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications
  • Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems
  • Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results
  • Analyze engineering designs of logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition for implementation into new or existing automated, servomechanical, or other electromechanical systems
  • Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs
  • Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality-control or quality-assurance programs and procedures
  • Assist engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings

Cannot be sped up

18
  • Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning
  • Inspect parts for surface defects
  • Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools
  • Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments
  • Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies
  • Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes
  • Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software
  • Develop, test, or program new robots
  • Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances
  • Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems
  • Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments
  • Determine whether selected electromechanical components comply with environmental standards and regulations
  • Train others to install, use, or maintain robots
  • Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures
  • Identify energy-conserving production or fabrication methods, such as by bending metal rather than cutting and welding or casting metal
  • Test and analyze thermodynamic systems for renewable energy applications, such as solar or wind, to maximize energy production
  • Consult with machinists to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.