Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink 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 middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle 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 45% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
AI could do much of this on its own
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
AI could do much of this on its own
Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain inventory of spare parts.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
A step up—usually requires an associate's degree.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
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Your current skills largely cover this move.
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What the move takes
A step up—usually requires an associate's degree.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
- Mechanical
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New skills to build
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