As of June 2026, Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 58/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

58/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 58% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$74,510. About 3,200 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (you)
58
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
  • Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
  • Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
Augmentable
  • Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
  • Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
  • Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
  • Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.
  • Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
  • Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.
  • Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
  • Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
  • Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
  • Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
  • Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
  • Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
  • Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
  • Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
  • Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
  • Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (85%).

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