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Automation Squad

Role

AI for Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · O*NET 17-3027.00 · Job Zone 3 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

17 of 40tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

40 matched to the tools mechanical engineering technologists and technicians use. Showing 24.

  • Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.

    Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft Excel

    MCP server

    Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su

    Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

    MCP server
  • Office Word

    MCP server
  • Powerpoint

    MCP server
  • AutoCAD is a design and drafting platform which supports automated design tasks and offers features such as 2D drafting, drawing and annotation, 3D modeling and visualization, and more.

  • Autodesk

    MCP server
  • Designcenter Solid Edge provides businesses with a range of modeling and simulation tools to address all aspects of the product development process. The software portfolio covers electrical design, 3D design, computer aided manufacturing (CAM), 3D printing, simulation, data manag

  • Easy Autocad

    MCP server
  • Easy Project

    MCP server

    Easy Project is a professional project management software for you, your team and the whole company. Based on WBS, Gantt, Agile and other best PM practices. It is compatible with modules for Resources, Finances, Help Desk and CRM.

    Easy Project

  • Excel

    MCP server
  • Excel

    Skill
  • Matlab

    Skill
  • Make (make.com)

  • Microsoft SharePoint is a service that helps organizations share content to quickly find information and seamlessly collaborate.

    Microsoft SharePoint

  • Make (make.com)

  • Make (make.com)

  • Project Monitor

    MCP server

    Project Monitor is a PPM software that aims to manage your portfolios for all kinds of projects/sectors. Control the entire lifecycle, from request management to project execution. Measure progress on your team's workload and save time with a data-driven dashboard.

    Project Monitor

The tools this job actually uses

44 documented for this occupation. Showing 40, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Autodesk AutoCADhot
  • Autodesk Revithot
  • Bentley MicroStationhot
  • Chot
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorkshot
  • Microsoft Accesshot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Projecthot
  • Microsoft SharePointhot
  • Microsoft Visual Basichot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • SAP softwarehot
  • The MathWorks MATLABhot
  • Ansys Fluent
  • ANSYS Mechanical
  • ANSYS simulation software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • CNC Mastercam
  • Computerized numerical control CNC programming software
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Data acquisition software
  • Finite element method FEM software
  • IBM CATIA
  • Intellisense Intellisuite
  • Mathsoft Mathcad
  • MSC Software Adams
  • National Instruments LabVIEW
  • ProModel
  • PTC Creo Parametric
  • PTC Pro/ENGINEER Mechanica
  • Robotic control software
  • Soft Servo Systems LadderWorks PLC
  • Spectral Dynamics Star Acoustics
  • Spectral Dynamics Star Modal
  • Stereolithography SLA rapid prototyping systems

What this job involves

30 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 24.

  1. Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
  2. Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
  3. Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
  4. Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
  5. Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
  6. Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
  7. Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.
  8. Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
  9. Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
  10. Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
  11. Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
  12. Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
  13. Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
  14. Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
  15. Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.
  16. Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
  17. Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
  18. Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
  19. Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
  20. Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
  21. Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
  22. Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.
  23. Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
  24. Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.