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Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 4/23/2026
Your role’s AI Resilience Score is
49.6%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
There are a reasonable number of sources for this result, but there is some disagreement between them.
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AI Resilience Report forElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 5 sources.
This career is labeled as "Somewhat Resilient" because while AI and smart tools are beginning to handle routine tasks like data logging and predictive maintenance, many core responsibilities still require human skills. Tasks such as hands-on repairs, complex problem-solving, and customer communication rely heavily on human judgment and dexterity.
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This career is labeled as "Somewhat Resilient" because while AI and smart tools are beginning to handle routine tasks like data logging and predictive maintenance, many core responsibilities still require human skills. Tasks such as hands-on repairs, complex problem-solving, and customer communication rely heavily on human judgment and dexterity.
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Electrical & Electronic Repair
Updated Quarterly • Last Update: 2/17/2026
How is AI changing Electrical & Electronic Repair jobs?
Electric-equipment repairers still do most of their work by hand, but smart tools are helping with routine parts. For example, factories now use sensors and software to monitor machines and flag problems early – a practice called “predictive maintenance” [1]. ̃These AI-powered systems analyze data and can alert technicians before a failure happens, taking some of the guesswork out of testing and calibrating equipment. Likewise, spare parts and inventory are usually tracked by computer rather than by hand.
Some shops even use AI “assistants” that review manuals or past fixes and suggest troubleshooting steps, which speeds up diagnostics.
But many core tasks still need a person’s skills. Plugging in wires, replacing parts, and testing equipment by hand remain human jobs, as do talking with a customer, planning how to set up equipment, and signing off on repairs [1] [2]. For example, one report notes about 42% of work for electricians could be automated [2], implying the rest requires hands-on judgment.
In short, AI and automation mostly handle data logging and routine checks for now, while human repairers do the complex fixing, problem-solving, and communication.
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How fast is AI adoption growing for Electrical & Electronic Repair?
Companies weigh the cost and benefit of AI tools. On one hand, AI can save money by avoiding breakdowns: for instance, firms have used AI to reduce unscheduled downtime by up to 90% [1]. The robotics and AI market in maintenance is growing fast – one estimate was about $4.2 billion in 2021, headed toward $10 billion by 2030 [3] – which shows many firms see a payoff.
On the other hand, setting up advanced AI or robots can be expensive, especially for small shops. Businesses also worry about safety and reliability, since equipment repairs are critical. Right now most AI is used to help workers (for example, better scheduling or digital checklists) rather than replace them entirely [1].
In general, experts expect AI to be adopted slowly: it will take time for tools to match the complexity of these jobs. But as systems improve and skilled technicians retire (taking their know-how with them [1]), companies are cautiously adding AI to assist repairers. In the end, human skills – like creative thinking, coordination, and customer communication – will stay important, with AI serving as a support to make everyone’s work easier [1] [1].
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Career: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
They fix and maintain machines and equipment used in factories by diagnosing problems and making sure everything works correctly.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$71,300
Jobs (2024)
61,100
Growth (2024-34)
-0.8%
Annual Openings
4,700
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
2
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
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Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
4
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
5
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
6
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
7
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
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