As of June 2026, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment has an AI-exposure score of 55/100 (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.

AI Exposure Score for

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

55/100
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More exposed than 49% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$74,090. About 4,700 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How this role compares to similar Installation & Repair roles

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Common titles
Control TechnicianElectrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech)Electronic TechnicianI and C Tech (Instrument and Control Technician)E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic)E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic)
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparation Needed Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

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Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeaking
Tools and technology
Microsoft Office softwareAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordCircuit evaluation software
Work context
Indoor controlled settingFace-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersEmail useDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, SOC 49-2094.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  • Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
Augmentable
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
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Durable
  • Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance.
  • Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements.

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