Technician - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (17-3023.00)

Career Family

Architecture & Engineering → Electrical & Electronic Technology

Fit Summary

Realistic (R) + Investigative (I). ISTP/INTJ who enjoy circuits, measurement, and debugging.

Career Overview

Build, test, and troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems and prototypes; create harnesses/fixtures; operate oscilloscopes and analyzers; execute test plans; document results; assist engineers with design validation.

Credential Pathways

Typical Education: Associate’s/applied bachelor’s in EE/EET or electronics; IPC/ESD training (Job Zone 4).

Pathways: Tech → senior lab/validation tech → test engineer with further study.

Regulatory Moat: ESD handling, safety around high voltage/current, quality systems.

Alternative Pathways: Military electronics; makerspace/DIY experience combined with formal training.

Environment & Lifestyle

• Work Environment: Labs and production floors; some travel to support field tests.
• Sensory/Social Load: Moderate—solder fumes/noise; team coordination.
• Physicality/Fieldwork: Low to medium—bench work with occasional lifting.
• Geographic Anchoring: Tech/industrial hubs; suppliers and OEMs.
• Remote Amenability: Low to Medium—data/reporting remote-capable.

Future-Proofing Snapshot

• AI Augmentation Potential: Medium — automated test scripts and fault detection.
• AI Displacement Risk: Low — hands-on prototyping and debugging persist.
• AI New Task Creation: Some — embedded analytics and IoT validation.
• AI Skill Shift Intensity: Medium — scripting, DAQ, and version control.
• Automation Risk Score: Low to Medium — automation for repetitive tests.
• Human-Core Score: Strong — craftsmanship and troubleshooting.
• Overall Vulnerability/Resilience: Resilient across many industries.
• Emerging Trends: Power electronics for EVs, sensor fusion, high-speed digital.

Risks / Watchpoints

• ESD and electrical hazards
• Documentation burden
• Tight schedule during validation sprints

Notes on Fit

Perfect for curious builders who love oscilloscopes, schematics, and making prototypes work.

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