Automation index
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.
#239 / 633
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?
Mason
15%
#617 / 633
View rankingMason
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read drawings, measure and order material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Setting out and levels on site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Raise walls, render and plaster.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Floors, tiling and finishing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Coordinate with foreman, plumber and electrician.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- build walls
- plaster
- site work
- Read drawings, measure and order material
- Setting out and levels on site
- Raise walls, render and plaster
- Floors, tiling and finishing
- Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay
- albanil
- mason
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7112