Will AI replace Electronics Engineers, Except Computer?

Nothing in this data answers that. It measures whether an AI could halve the time a task takes, not whether an employer keeps the role. 29 per cent of the tasks listed for this occupation cannot be sped up at all.

Which parts of a Electronics Engineers, Except Computer job can AI already do?

8 of the 21 tasks listed for this occupation were rated as ones a chat window could finish in half the time.

How exposed to AI is a Electronics Engineers, Except Computer?

Of the 21 tasks O*NET lists for electronics engineers, except computer, 8 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 6 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

Compatibility Test EngineerDesign EngineerElectronics Design EngineerEngineerEvaluation EngineerIntegrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer)Product EngineerRadio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer)Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)Test Engineer

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29%

Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up

21: tasks rated for this occupation
86%: hold a degree, from a survey of only 16
107k: people do this job in the US
18 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

Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products
Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards
Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts
Determine project material or equipment needs
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing
Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles
Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers
Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions

Only with software built on top

Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses
Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility
Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance
Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information

Cannot be sped up

Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems
Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities
Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations
Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems

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.