Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Of the 10 tasks studied for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians, 1 (10%) are in the Automation Green Light zone, AI can largely do them and workers want it. Across all tasks, workers want about 60% automated. The typical task scores 2.84/5 for worker desire and 2.82/5 for AI capability.
All 10 tasks, most-wanted first
Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
Green Lightwant 4 · AI 3.5Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
R&D Opportunitywant 3.6 · AI 2Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
R&D Opportunitywant 3.33 · AI 3Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
R&D Opportunitywant 3.33 · AI 2Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
R&D Opportunitywant 3 · AI 2.67Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
R&D Opportunitywant 3 · AI 2Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
Red Lightwant 2.75 · AI 4Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
Low Prioritywant 2 · AI 3.33Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
Low Prioritywant 1.75 · AI 3Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
Low Prioritywant 1.67 · AI 2.67