Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 96 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 67% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
AI could do much of this on its own
Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Very similar workslightly less pay1,881 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays slightly less—$79,198 vs your $80,402 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires an associate's degree.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
- Engineering and Technology
- Computers and Electronics
- Written Comprehension
- Design
- Mathematics
New skills to build
- Telecommunications
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Somewhat similar workslightly less pay140 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays slightly less—$80,340 vs your $80,402 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a postsecondary nondegree award, plus long-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
- Mechanical
- Computers and Electronics
- Oral Comprehension
- Engineering and Technology
- Deductive Reasoning
New skills to build
- Production and Processing
- Repairing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Manual Dexterity