Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Architecture and Engineering Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 17-3029.00
All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
High· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.000
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.26–0.32· 4 ISCO-08 groups
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
ILO value for each linked ISCO-08 group
- ISCO-08 3115Mechanical Engineering Technicians0.26
- ISCO-08 3116Chemical Engineering Technicians0.32
- ISCO-08 3117Mining and metallurgical technicians0.28
- ISCO-08 3119Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified0.26
AI exposure (OpenAI rubric)
The OpenAI rubric has no rated tasks for this occupation code.
Tasks
The O*NET® 31.0 Database lists no task statements for this occupation.
"What work can robots do?" (Anthropic) has no robot exposure value for this occupation. This does not mean 0.
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
Values for the whole SOC 17-3029 group (Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other), not for this O*NET occupation alone.
- Employment, 2025
- 62K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 64K
- Change (2025–35)
- +2.8%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $78,350
- Typical education needed for entry
- Associate's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23990 | 그 외 공학 관련 기술자 및 시험원 | Same scope | confirmed |
| 23321 | 금속공학 시험원 | This occupation is broader | confirmed |
| 23322 | 요업 및 세라믹공학 시험원 | This occupation is broader | confirmed |
| 23323 | 시멘트공학 시험원 | This occupation is broader | confirmed |
| 23329 | 그 외 금속 및 재료공학 시험원 | This occupation is broader | confirmed |
| 23750 | 신재생에너지 시험원 | This occupation is broader | confirmed |
| 23651 | 소방공학 시험원 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 0310Armed Forces Occupations, Other Ranks
- ISCO-08 3115Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- ISCO-08 3116Chemical Engineering Technicians
- ISCO-08 3117Mining and metallurgical technicians
- ISCO-08 3119Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- colour sampling technicianESCO 3116.1.3This occupation is broader
Colour sampling technicians prepare recipes of colours and dyeing mixes. They ensure consistency in colour while using materials from different sources.
- commissioning technicianESCO 3119.4This occupation is broader
Commissioning technicians work with commissioning engineers to supervise the final stages of a project when systems are installed and tested. They inspect the correct functioning of the equipment, facilities and plants and when necessary they perform repairs and maintenance.
- food and beverage packaging technologistESCO 2141.2This occupation is broader
Food and beverage packaging technologists assess appropiate packaging for various food products. They manage matters in relation to packaging while ensuring customer specifications and company targets. They develop packaging projects as required.
- footwear product developerESCO 3119.6This occupation is broader
Footwear product developers provide interface between design and production. They engineer the footwear prototypes previously created by designers. They select, design or re-design lasts and footwear components, make patterns for uppers, linings and bottom components, and produce technical drawings for a various range of tools (e.g. cutting dies, mould, etc.). They also produce and evaluate footwear prototypes, grade and produce sizing samples, perform required tests for samples and confirm the customer’s qualitative and pricing constraints.
- footwear production technicianESCO 3119.7This occupation is broader
Footwear production technicians perform a wide range of activities regarding footwear manufacturing. They are involved in all phases of the process including product engineering and different types of construction. They aim at maximising productivity and reducing production costs, assuring the functionality and quality of product and customer satisfaction.
- marine engineering technicianESCO 3115.1.7This occupation is broader
Marine engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help marine engineers with the design, development, manufacturing and testing processes, installation and maintenance of all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines. They also conduct experiments, collect and analyse data and report their findings.
- rolling stock engineering technicianESCO 3115.1.16This occupation is broader
Rolling stock engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help rolling stock engineers with the design, development, manufacturing and testing processes, installation and maintenance of rail vehicles such as wagons, multiple units, carriages and locomotives. They also conduct experiments, collect and analyse data and report their findings.
- wastewater treatment technicianESCO 3132.5This occupation is broader
Wastewater treatment technicians aid wastewater treatment operators in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment, and the purification procedure of wastewater, in sewage plants. They perform repair duties.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| H1232 | Technicien / Technicienne d'études en industrie des matériaux souples | Related, not a match |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 27283 | Technisches Zeichnen, Konstruktion und Modellbau (sonstige spezifische Tätigkeitsangabe) - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | This occupation is broader |
| 21213 | Berufe in der Naturstein- und Mineralaufbereitung - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 21223 | Berufe in der Baustoffherstellung - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 21313 | Berufe in der Glasherstellung - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 21323 | Berufe im Glasapparatebau - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 21413 | Berufe in der Industriekeramik (Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik) - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 21423 | Berufe in der Industriekeramik (Modelltechnik) - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 22103 | Berufe in der Kunststoff- und Kautschukherstellung (ohne Spezialisierung) - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 22183 | Berufe in der Kunststoff- und Kautschukherstellung und -verarbeitung (sonstige spezifische Tätigkeitsangabe) - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 22203 | Berufe in der Farb- und Lacktechnik (ohne Spezialisierung) - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 22303 | Berufe in der Holzbe- und -verarbeitung (ohne Spezialisierung) - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 22333 | Berufe in der Produktion von Fertigprodukten aus Holz und Holzwerkstoffen - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 22343 | Berufe im Holz-, Möbel- und Innenausbau - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 23113 | Berufe in der Papierherstellung - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 23123 | Berufe in der Papierverarbeitung und Verpackungstechnik - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 24113 | Berufe in der Hüttentechnik - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 24303 | Berufe in der Metalloberflächenbehandlung (ohne Spezialisierung) - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 24423 | Berufe in der Schweiß- und Verbindungstechnik - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 27182 | Berufe in der technischen Forschung und Entwicklung (sonstige spezifische Tätigkeitsangabe) - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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