Can AI do a Mechanical Engineers's job?

Mechanical Engineers

Median pay $110,080/yr286,760 employed (US)6 tasks studied

Of the 6 tasks studied for Mechanical Engineers, 0 (0%) are in the Automation Green Light zone, AI can largely do them and workers want it. Across all tasks, workers want about 83% automated. The typical task scores 3.35/5 for worker desire and 2.64/5 for AI capability.

0 Green Light 5 R&D Opportunity 0 Red Light 1 Low Priority

All 6 tasks, most-wanted first

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
R&D Opportunitywant 3.89 · AI 3.33
Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software.
R&D Opportunitywant 3.6 · AI 2.33
Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
R&D Opportunitywant 3.5 · AI 2.67
Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
R&D Opportunitywant 3.33 · AI 2.5
Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
R&D Opportunitywant 3.25 · AI 2
Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.
Low Prioritywant 2.5 · AI 3