Electrical and Electronics Drafters
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 30 tasks
Locate files relating to specified design project in database library, load program into computer, and record completed job data.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 4.8% of the role's time · $71.5M · all three pass it
Key and program specified commands and engineering specifications into computer system to change functions and test final layout.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 2.2% of the role's time · $33.1M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.3% of the role's time · $124M · waiting on a check
Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $108M
Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.9% of the role's time · $103M · waiting on a check
Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.8% of the role's time · $86.8M
Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $78.1M
Review work orders or procedural manuals and confer with vendors or design staff to resolve problems or modify design.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $65.5M
Draw master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $64.9M · waiting on a check
Compare logic element configuration on display screen with engineering schematics and calculate figures to convert, redesign, or modify element.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $64.0M · waiting on a check
Examine electronic schematics and supporting documents to develop, compute, and verify specifications for drafting data, such as configuration of parts, dimensions, or tolerances.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $63.4M · waiting on a check
Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $56.3M
Review blueprints to determine customer requirements and consult with assembler regarding schematics, wiring procedures, or conductor paths.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $54.2M
Design electrical systems, such as lighting systems.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $47.8M
Measure factors that affect installation and arrangement of equipment, such as distances to be spanned by wire and cable.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $47.8M
Prepare and interpret specifications, calculating weights, volumes, or stress factors.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.2% of the role's time · $47.8M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Supervise or train other technologists, technicians, or drafters.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $47.8M
Use computer-aided drafting equipment or conventional drafting stations, technical handbooks, tables, calculators, or traditional drafting tools, such as boards, pencils, protractors, or T-squares.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $47.8M
Study work order requests to determine type of service, such as lighting or power, demanded by installation.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $39.6M · waiting on a check
Copy drawings of printed circuit board fabrication using print machine or blueprinting procedure.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $32.8M
Explain drawings to production or construction teams and provide adjustments, as necessary.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $30.1M
Select drill size to drill test head, according to test design and specifications, and submit guide layout to designated department.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $28.1M
Reproduce working drawings on copy machines or trace drawings in ink.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $27.3M
Determine the order of work and the method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $27.1M · waiting on a check
Generate computer tapes of final layout design to produce layered photo masks or photo plotting design onto film.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $26.9M
Plot electrical test points on layout sheets and draw schematics for wiring test fixture heads to frames.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $18.6M · waiting on a check
Visit proposed installation sites and draw rough sketches of location.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $17.3M
Supervise and coordinate work activities of workers engaged in drafting, designing layouts, assembling, or testing printed circuit boards.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $14.0M
Train students to use drafting machines and to prepare schematic diagrams, block diagrams, control drawings, logic diagrams, integrated circuit drawings, or interconnection diagrams.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $11.7M
Write technical reports and draw charts that display statistics and data.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $9.3M · waiting on a check
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 5740 | $445M | $31.2M | $21.3M |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 3360 | $243M | $17.0M | $11.6M |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 2330 | $221M | $15.5M | $10.6M |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 820 | $85.8M | $6.0M | $4.1M |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 940 | $74.2M | $5.2M | $3.6M |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 620 | $41.7M | $2.9M | $2.0M |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 310 | $33.6M | $2.3M | $1.6M |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | 490 | $32.9M | $2.3M | $1.6M |
| Telecommunications | 450 | $32.1M | $2.2M | $1.5M |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | 460 | $29.0M | $2.0M | $1.4M |