Takeover Tracker
26%medium risk
Medical Equipment Repairers
vs

72 shared · 16 different

core competencies

36%medium risk
Electronics Engineering Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMedical Equipment RepairersElectronics Engineering Technicians
Risk Score26.1%35.6%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile22th67th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$62,630$77,180
Employment61K93K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Education and Training
Engineering and Technology
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing
Design
Assisting and Caring for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Troubleshooting
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Medical Equipment Repairers

30%

total discount

Electronics Engineering Technicians

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Medical Equipment Repairers

4 of 15 at risk
87%Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
86%Research catalogs or repair part lists to locate sources for repair parts, requisitioning parts and recording their receipt.
51%Contribute expertise to develop medical maintenance standard operating procedures.
50%Evaluate technical specifications to identify equipment or systems best suited for intended use and possible purchase, based on specifications, user needs, or technical requirements.
47%Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.

Electronics Engineering Technicians

6 of 15 at risk
86%Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
85%Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
77%Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.
70%Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
65%Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers.

Wage Comparison

Electronics Engineering Technicians earns +$14,550(+23%) vs Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment RepairersElectronics Engineering Technicians
10th
$39,060$48,250
25th
$48,100$60,610
Median
$62,630$77,180
75th
$79,440$94,810
90th
$99,290$111,790

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Medical Equipment Repairers2028–2035
Electronics Engineering Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Medical Equipment Repairers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Electronics Engineering Technicians.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Medical Equipment Repairers

$46,277

from $62,630

Electronics Engineering Technicians

$49,704

from $77,180

After adjusting for AI risk, Electronics Engineering Technicians offers $3,427 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Medical

0

Unique to Electronics

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
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