Fuel Cell Technicians
Install, operate, or maintain integrated fuel cell systems in transportation, stationary, or portable applications.
AI Impact Summary
Fuel Cell Technicians faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 43/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 87% of all analyzed occupations. Of 16 analyzed tasks, 4 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Limited protective factors mean this occupation has few buffers against AI automation.
How AI Impacts Each Task
16 tasks analyzed
Conduct tests or provide technical support for tests of prototype fuel cell engines or thermal management systems.
Perform routine or preventive maintenance on fuel cell test equipment.
Report results of fuel cell tests.
Document or analyze fuel cell test data, using spreadsheets or other computer software.
Perform electrochemical performance or durability testing of solid oxide fuel cells.
Assemble fuel cells or fuel cell stacks according to mechanical or electrical assembly documents or schematics.
Build fuel cell prototypes, following engineering specifications.
Calibrate equipment used for fuel cell testing.
Collect or maintain fuel cell test data.
Order fuel cell testing materials.
Recommend improvements to fuel cell design or performance.
Install, calibrate, or operate emissions analyzers, cell assist software, fueling systems, or air conditioning systems in engine testing systems.
Install or test spark ignition (SI) or compression ignition (CI) engines.
Test fuel cells or fuel cell stacks, using complex electronic equipment.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance procedures, such as part replacements or tune-ups.
Troubleshoot fuel cell test equipment.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct tests or provide technical support for tests of prototype fuel cell engines or thermal management systems. | 30Estimated | 39.0% | 10% | |
| Perform routine or preventive maintenance on fuel cell test equipment. | 40Estimated | 49.0% | 5% | |
| Report results of fuel cell tests. | 92Estimated | 86.0% | 5% | |
| Document or analyze fuel cell test data, using spreadsheets or other computer software. | 95Estimated | 87.2% | 8% | |
| Perform electrochemical performance or durability testing of solid oxide fuel cells. | 40Estimated | 49.0% | 8% | |
| Assemble fuel cells or fuel cell stacks according to mechanical or electrical assembly documents or schematics. | 40Estimated | 49.0% | 10% | |
| Build fuel cell prototypes, following engineering specifications. | 5Estimated | 11.0% | 8% | |
| Calibrate equipment used for fuel cell testing. | 40Estimated | 49.0% | 5% | |
| Collect or maintain fuel cell test data. | 92Estimated | 86.0% | 5% | |
| Order fuel cell testing materials. | 92Estimated | 86.0% | 2% | |
| Recommend improvements to fuel cell design or performance. | 60Estimated | 51.0% | 5% | |
| Install, calibrate, or operate emissions analyzers, cell assist software, fueling systems, or air conditioning systems in engine testing systems. | 10Estimated | 13.0% | 8% | |
| Install or test spark ignition (SI) or compression ignition (CI) engines. | 10Estimated | 13.0% | 5% | |
| Test fuel cells or fuel cell stacks, using complex electronic equipment. | 40Estimated | 43.0% | 8% | |
| Perform routine vehicle maintenance procedures, such as part replacements or tune-ups. | 40Estimated | 49.0% | 3% | |
| Troubleshoot fuel cell test equipment. | 10Estimated | 13.0% | 5% |
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 0.0%
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$77,390
per year
Mean Wage
$79,740
per year
Employment
64K
workers
Wage Range
$47,010 - $114,630
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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