I most definitely agree, but once you become accustomed, and even though I am a tank I still come out top 3 damage, top 3 protection, top 3 medals, top 3 kills and killing blows but I also usually come out top 3 deaths
But that's mainly because I have crappy gear, I am still leveling, as well as I am not afraid to start a battle I can't win. I'm currently lvl 37.
ONE THING TO NOTE is that just because powertech's have guns does not mean they are ranged tanks, in fact most of your core abilities (i.e. Rocket Punch) requires you to be within 4 meters of the target. POWERTECHS ARE ALSO F**CK**G BEASTS, so while lvling its really hard to die!
Be careful of cooldowns, make sure you use your railshot proc correctly, and I will say it again just because you have guns does not mean you are a RANGED tank!
Hope it helps!