Electrical and Electronics Drafters
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 grow over the next decade, with about 1,388 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 93% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Select drill size to drill test head, according to test design and specifications, and submit guide layout to designated department.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Supervise or train other technologists, technicians, or drafters.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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