As of June 2026, Automotive Engineering Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 60/100 (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

Automotive Engineering Technicians

60/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 66% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$74,510. About 3,200 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency.

Common titles
Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician)Research Technician
Typical preparation
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. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training,...
Skills and knowledge
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingMathematics
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordSAP softwareA&D Technology iTestAutodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
Work context
Email useFace-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingTelephoneFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Automotive Engineering Technicians, SOC 17-3027.01. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Automotive Engineering Technicians tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

Augmentable
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
  • Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.
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Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

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