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None of the 22 jobs that do this have AI or robot evidence for it yet. Jobs spend a median of 13m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 3.8 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
22No evidence yet
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum EngineersMonitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production. | 40m | No evidence yet |
| Manufacturing EngineersIdentify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts. | 39m | No evidence yet |
| Human Factors Engineers and ErgonomistsDesign or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance. | 37m | No evidence yet |
| Industrial EngineersDevelop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization. | 34m | No evidence yet |
| Photonics TechniciansAssist engineers in the development of new products, fixtures, tools, or processes. | 26m | No evidence yet |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansAssist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures. | 25m | No evidence yet |
| Chemical EngineersDevelop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Radio Frequency Identification Device SpecialistsDevelop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Nanosystems EngineersDevelop processes or identify equipment needed for pilot or commercial nanoscale scale production. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Water/Wastewater EngineersIdentify design alternatives for the development of new water resources. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansEstablish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansDevelop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Digital Forensics AnalystsIdentify or develop reverse-engineering tools to improve system capabilities or detect vulnerabilities. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersDevelop methodologies for transferring procedures or biological processes from laboratories to commercial-scale manufacturing production. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Environmental EngineersDevelop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Automotive EngineersDevelop or implement operating methods or procedures. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersSelect or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Microsystems EngineersDevelop or validate specialized materials characterization procedures, such as thermal withstand, fatigue, notch sensitivity, abrasion, or hardness tests. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Mechatronics EngineersDevelop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Fuel Cell EngineersDevelop or evaluate systems or methods of hydrogen storage for fuel cell applications. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Civil EngineersDevelop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or other contaminated sites. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Intelligence AnalystsPrepare plans to intercept foreign communications transmissions. | under 1m | No evidence yet |
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