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How much of a Mechanical engineer’s job can AI already do?

A calculation and a model come earlier. Signing a shaft that will not break does not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

25%

AI can already do 25% of this job.

#239 / 623

Mechanical engineer

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Calculate, model and simulate parts and assemblies. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Drawings, tolerances and bills of materials. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Meetings with shop, client and purchasing. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Tests, prototypes and commissioning. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Rules, quality and CE documentation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Sign, register and own the design. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		25%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

23%

#303 / 623

Aircraft mechanic

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Read the manual, bulletins and the work order. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Inspect, strip, adjust and refit systems. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	12%	+2.6
Diagnosis, parts and functional tests. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Logs, CRS and traceability of the job. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Hangar, line and coordination with crew and ops. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Licence, stamp and airworthiness liability. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	10%	+1.4
Total	100%		23%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low