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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?
Mechanical engineer
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#244 / 643
View rankingMechanical engineer
Where the time goes
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Drawings, tolerances and bills of materials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Meetings with shop, client and purchasing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Tests, prototypes and commissioning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Rules, quality and CE documentation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Sign, register and own the design.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- Meetings with shop, client and purchasing
- Tests, prototypes and commissioning
- Rules, quality and CE documentation
- Sign, register and own the design
- ingeniero mecanico
- mechanical engineer
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2144
IS WORK OVER?
Hydrogen technician
19%
#549 / 643
View rankingHydrogen technician
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
ATEX, purge and the log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Electrolyser, the stack and the one that drops.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Leak, detector and stopping.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Charge, the tube and not mixing with air.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the station and not skipping the purge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
No leak, and the protocol done.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- ATEX
- purge
- electrolyser
- H2 detectors
- stacks
- hydrogen stations
- leaks
- mix with air
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2199.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149