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None of the 21 jobs that do this have AI or robot evidence for it yet. Jobs spend a median of 19m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 3.9 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water/Wastewater EngineersProvide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, or other technical personnel. | 46m | No evidence yet |
| Civil EngineersProvide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs. | 40m | No evidence yet |
| Wind Energy EngineersRecommend process or infrastructure changes to improve wind turbine performance, reduce operational costs, or comply with regulations. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Computer Hardware EngineersProvide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Solar Energy Systems EngineersReview specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Materials EngineersReview new product plans, and make recommendations for material selection, based on design objectives such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Industrial EngineersRecommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities. | 28m | No evidence yet |
| Validation EngineersRecommend resolution of identified deviations from established product or process standards. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Manufacturing EngineersDetermine root causes of failures or recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods, using statistical procedures. | 22m | No evidence yet |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansRecommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansConduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Mechatronics EngineersProvide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Fuel Cell EngineersRecommend or implement changes to fuel cell system designs. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Electronics EngineersRecommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Human Factors Engineers and ErgonomistsProvide human factors technical expertise on topics, such as advanced user-interface technology development or the role of human users in automated or autonomous sub-systems in advanced vehicle systems. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Automotive Engineering TechniciansRecommend tests or testing conditions in accordance with designs, customer requirements, or industry standards to ensure test validity. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Mechanical EngineersProvide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Photonics TechniciansRecommend optical or optic equipment design or material changes to reduce costs or processing times. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersRepresent architect or engineer on construction site, ensuring builder compliance with design specifications and advising on design corrections, under supervision. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Energy EngineersRecommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersAdvise manufacturing staff regarding problems with fermentation, filtration, or other bioproduction processes. | 6m | No evidence yet |
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