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Will AI replace Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
O*NET occupation 17-3027.00
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Engineering Aide
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist
- Mechanical Engineering Technician (Mechanical Engineering Tech)
- Mechanical Technologist
- Engineering Technologist
- Tooling Engineering Technician
- Gyroscopic Engineering Technician
- Apparatus Engineering Technologist
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
- Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
- Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
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