ISCO-08 2144
Mechanical engineers
84.9%
ADI · 94th of 433 · 95% interval 77.7–91.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 84.9% of the task time of mechanical engineers, and finish 1.5% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full84.9%
94th of 433 · interval 77.7–91.0
ADI3 · full delegation1.5%
140th of 433 · interval 0.0–3.8
ADIs · share of time51.2%
119th of 433 · interval 48.9–53.5
Evidence139
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 3.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.0%L1Augmentation · 15.1%L2Partial delegation · 83.5%L3Full delegation · 1.4%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
139 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.Agricultural Engineers | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 9.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.Aerospace Engineers | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design or engineer filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions.Aerospace Engineers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate biofuel performance specifications to determine feasibility for aerospace applications.Aerospace Engineers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.Agricultural Engineers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.Agricultural Engineers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.Aerospace Engineers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 28 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.Agricultural Engineers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.Aerospace Engineers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.Agricultural Engineers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.Agricultural Engineers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.Agricultural Engineers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.Automotive Engineers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.Agricultural Engineers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards.Aerospace Engineers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 124 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.Agricultural Engineers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 10 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.Agricultural Engineers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 24 h | Physical presence |
| Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.Agricultural Engineers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.Aerospace Engineers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 6.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Diagnose performance problems by reviewing reports or documentation from customers or field engineers or by inspecting malfunctioning or damaged products.Aerospace Engineers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide technical consultation or direction related to the development or production of fuel cell systems.Fuel Cell Engineers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.Mechanical Engineers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 45 min | – |
| Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.Aerospace Engineers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.Agricultural Engineers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 40 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Characterize component or fuel cell performances by generating operating maps, defining operating conditions, identifying design refinements, or executing durability assessments.Fuel Cell Engineers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.Mechanical Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.Agricultural Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.Aerospace Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.Automotive Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.Automotive Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, environmental standards, or completion dates.Aerospace Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan or conduct experiments to validate new materials, optimize startup protocols, reduce conditioning time, or examine contaminant tolerance.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Direct aerospace research and development programs.Aerospace Engineers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 22 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct fuel cell testing projects, using fuel cell test stations, analytical instruments, or electrochemical diagnostics, such as cyclic voltammetry or impedance spectroscopy.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Calibrate vehicle systems, including control algorithms or other software systems.Automotive Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain records of performance reports for future reference.Aerospace Engineers | 0.9% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Analyze fuel cell or related test data, using statistical software.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 3.0 h | – |
| Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.Agricultural Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.Aerospace Engineers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.Mechanical Engineers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Act as liaisons between ships' captains and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that ships are operated safely and efficiently.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.Mechanical Engineers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics.Automotive Engineers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new technology or competitive products.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.Automotive Engineers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 2.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare or present technical or project status reports.Automotive Engineers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 1.8 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.Automotive Engineers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan or implement fuel cell cost reduction or product improvement projects in collaboration with other engineers, suppliers, support personnel, or customers.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 22 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance.Automotive Engineers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop fuel cell materials or fuel cell test equipment.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Develop or implement operating methods or procedures.Automotive Engineers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare test stations, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems for use in specific tests of fuel cell components or systems.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, or biomedical engineering.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Build models for algorithm or control feature verification testing.Automotive Engineers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 7.0 h | Access to systems |
| Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct post-service or failure analyses, using electromechanical diagnostic principles or procedures.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Fabricate prototypes of fuel cell components, assemblies, stacks, or systems.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, or other engineers.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of renewable energy equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Develop or integrate control feature requirements.Automotive Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Establish production or quality control standards.Automotive Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.Mechanical Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Accountability |
| Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software.Mechanical Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Simulate or model fuel cell, motor, or other system information, using simulation software programs.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost and consistent with safety.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design or implement fuel cell testing or development programs.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Write technical reports or proposals related to engineering projects.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend or implement changes to fuel cell system designs.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calculate the efficiency or power output of a fuel cell system or process.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 1.1 h | Access to systems |
| Validate design of fuel cells, fuel cell components, or fuel cell systems.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 22 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.Mechanical Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Manage fuel cell battery hybrid system architecture, including sizing of components, such as fuel cells, energy storage units, or electric drives.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design control systems or algorithms for purposes such as automotive energy management, emissions management, or increased operational safety or performance.Automotive Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.Mechanical Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering.Automotive Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 25 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Develop calibration methodologies, test methodologies, or tools.Automotive Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct automotive design reviews.Automotive Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Create design alternatives for vehicle components, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative air-conditioning systems, to increase fuel efficiency.Automotive Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.Automotive Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.Automotive Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 60 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide technical customer service.Mechanical Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.Automotive Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.Mechanical Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Coordinate fuel cell engineering or test schedules with departments outside engineering, such as manufacturing.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design vehicles that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic, to improve fuel efficiency.Automotive Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 28 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.Automotive Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify or define vehicle and system integration challenges for fuel cell vehicles.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Study industrial processes to maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design new or modify existing aerospace systems to reduce polluting emissions, such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, or smoke emissions.Aerospace Engineers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 28 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Research computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.Automotive Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 6.0 h | – |
| Define specifications for fuel cell materials.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Evaluate and approve selection of vendors by studying past performance or new advertisements.Aerospace Engineers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.Mechanical Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 12 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 22 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design fuel cell systems, subsystems, stacks, assemblies, or components, such as electric traction motors or power electronics.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 22 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 25 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 12 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.Mechanical Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.Mechanical Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.Mechanical Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.Mechanical Engineers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction.Automotive Engineers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate the power output, system cost, or environmental impact of new hydrogen or non-hydrogen fuel cell system designs.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Authorize release of fuel cell parts, components, or subsystems for production.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Solicit new business.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.0 h | Trust and care |
| Oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.Mechanical Engineers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects.Mechanical Engineers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Integrate electric drive subsystems with other vehicle systems to optimize performance or mitigate faults.Fuel Cell Engineers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or evaluate systems or methods of hydrogen storage for fuel cell applications.Fuel Cell Engineers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 84.9% | 79 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.495 | 77 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.974 | 77 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 82.5 | 76 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.343 | 72 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.059 | 64 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (21)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic and multimedia designers 2166 | 96.8 | |
| Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians 2120 | 96.5 | |
| Meteorologists 2112 | 94.4 | |
| Electrical engineers 2151 | 91.8 | |
| Building architects 2161 | 91.1 | |
| Telecommunications engineers 2153 | 90.1 | |
| Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified 2149 | 89.4 | |
| Chemical engineers 2145 | 88.9 | |
| Environmental engineers 2143 | 88.6 | |
| Industrial and production engineers 2141 | 87.6 | |
| Electronics engineers 2152 | 85.5 | |
| Cartographers and surveyors 2165 | 83.7 |
Dashed line: mechanical engineers (84.9%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Mechanical engineers (ISCO-08 2144), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2144
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Mechanical engineers (ISCO-08 2144)}
}Machine-readable
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