Mechanical Engineers

Does not pass

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $1.2B · waiting on a check

• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $1.1B

• Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $1.0B

• Provide technical consultation or direction related to the development or production of fuel cell systems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.8% of the role's time · $869M

• Characterize component or fuel cell performances by generating operating maps, defining operating conditions, identifying design refinements, or executing durability assessments.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.6% of the role's time · $809M

• Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $791M

• Plan or conduct experiments to validate new materials, optimize startup protocols, reduce conditioning time, or examine contaminant tolerance.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $757M

• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.3% of the role's time · $725M

• Calibrate vehicle systems, including control algorithms or other software systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $719M

• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $697M

• Conduct fuel cell testing projects, using fuel cell test stations, analytical instruments, or electrochemical diagnostics, such as cyclic voltammetry or impedance spectroscopy.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $630M

• Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new technology or competitive products.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $580M

• Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $575M

• Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $559M

• Analyze fuel cell or related test data, using statistical software.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $538M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $533M · waiting on a check

• Prepare test stations, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems for use in specific tests of fuel cell components or systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $497M

• Develop fuel cell materials or fuel cell test equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $495M

• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $485M

• Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $468M

• Prepare or present technical or project status reports.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $461M · waiting on a check

• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $460M · waiting on a check

• Establish production or quality control standards.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $457M

• Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $452M

• Fabricate prototypes of fuel cell components, assemblies, stacks, or systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $451M

• Plan or implement fuel cell cost reduction or product improvement projects in collaboration with other engineers, suppliers, support personnel, or customers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $448M

• Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, or other engineers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $423M

• Develop or implement operating methods or procedures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $408M

• Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.3% of the role's time · $403M

• Simulate or model fuel cell, motor, or other system information, using simulation software programs.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $402M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $379M

• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $371M

• Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $369M

• Build models for algorithm or control feature verification testing.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $365M

• Coordinate fuel cell engineering or test schedules with departments outside engineering, such as manufacturing.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $360M

• Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $354M

• Provide technical customer service.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $351M · waiting on a check

• Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $336M

• Validate design of fuel cells, fuel cell components, or fuel cell systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $335M

• Write technical reports or proposals related to engineering projects.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $335M · waiting on a check

• Conduct post-service or failure analyses, using electromechanical diagnostic principles or procedures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.1% of the role's time · $334M

• Manage fuel cell battery hybrid system architecture, including sizing of components, such as fuel cells, energy storage units, or electric drives.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.1% of the role's time · $331M

• Create design alternatives for vehicle components, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative air-conditioning systems, to increase fuel efficiency.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $328M

• Recommend or implement changes to fuel cell system designs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $327M

• Develop or integrate control feature requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $322M

• Design or implement fuel cell testing or development programs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $311M

• Design control systems or algorithms for purposes such as automotive energy management, emissions management, or increased operational safety or performance.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $305M

• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $302M

• Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $302M

• Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $299M

• Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $290M

• Develop calibration methodologies, test methodologies, or tools.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $289M

• Design vehicles that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic, to improve fuel efficiency.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.9% of the role's time · $283M

• Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.9% of the role's time · $280M

• Conduct automotive design reviews.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $279M

• Identify or define vehicle and system integration challenges for fuel cell vehicles.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $263M

• Research computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $248M

• Design fuel cell systems, subsystems, stacks, assemblies, or components, such as electric traction motors or power electronics.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $248M

• Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $246M

• Study industrial processes to maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $245M

• Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $243M

• Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, or biomedical engineering.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $230M

• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $228M

• Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $220M

• Define specifications for fuel cell materials.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $220M

• Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $204M

• Evaluate the power output, system cost, or environmental impact of new hydrogen or non-hydrogen fuel cell system designs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $186M

• Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $186M

• Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $183M

• Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $181M

• Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $181M

• Develop or evaluate systems or methods of hydrogen storage for fuel cell applications.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.6% of the role's time · $177M

• Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $176M

• Evaluate mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $171M

• Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of renewable energy equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $145M

• Authorize release of fuel cell parts, components, or subsystems for production.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 0.4% of the role's time · $120M

• Integrate electric drive subsystems with other vehicle systems to optimize performance or mitigate faults.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $118M

• Solicit new business.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $113M