Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 140 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 88% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
AI could do much of this on its own
Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
AI could do much of this on its own
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Train users in details of system operation.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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