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Census · Engineering · occupation code 17-2072

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 2 of 41 tasks

  • Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.5% of the role's time · $427M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.1% of the role's time · $371M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.0% of the role's time · $723M

  • Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.5% of the role's time · $540M

  • Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.3% of the role's time · $521M

  • Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.1% of the role's time · $494M

  • Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $462M

  • Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $443M

  • Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $422M · waiting on a check

  • Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $400M · waiting on a check

  • Test tags or labels to ensure readability.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.0% of the role's time · $364M

  • Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.9% of the role's time · $349M

  • Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $347M

  • Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $311M

  • Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $307M

  • Determine project material or equipment needs.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $306M

  • Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $295M · waiting on a check

  • Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $293M

  • Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $289M · waiting on a check

  • Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $285M

  • Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $283M

  • Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $278M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $274M

  • Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $270M · waiting on a check

  • Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $268M

  • Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $247M

  • Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.0% of the role's time · $238M

  • Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $232M

  • Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $231M · waiting on a check

  • Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.9% of the role's time · $225M

  • Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $213M

  • Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $203M

  • Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $200M

  • Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $189M

  • Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $167M · waiting on a check

  • Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $160M

  • Train users in details of system operation.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $149M

  • Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $101M

  • Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.6% of the role's time · $76.0M

  • Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $59.7M

  • Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $29.7M

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