Ranked #210 safest from AI among all Japanese occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using the MHLW job tag survey on work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for 太陽光発電のメンテナンス
Key skills
Equipment Maintenance
4.1
Coordination
3.7
Troubleshooting
3.7
Reading Comprehension
3.5
Service Orientation
3.5
Active Learning
3.5
Active Listening
3.5
Complex Problem Solving
3.4
Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.
Key knowledge areas
Administrative
2.1
Mechanical
1.9
Telecommunications
1.8
Engineering and Technology
1.7
Customer and Personal Service
1.7
Physics
1.7
Mathematics
1.7
Economics and Accounting
1.6
What the work involves
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsAnalyzing Data or InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsProcessing InformationInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Licenses and certifications (Japan)
第一種電気主任技術者
第二種電気主任技術者
第三種電気主任技術者
1級電気工事施工管理技士
2級電気工事施工管理技士
第一種電気工事士 National license
第二種電気工事士 National license
Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience, licenses)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Oct 31, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.