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Census · Engineering · occupation code 17-2199

Engineers, All Other

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 6 of 179 tasks

  • Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 1.4% of the role's time · $252M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Process or interpret signals or sensor data.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 1.2% of the role's time · $218M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Debug robotics programs.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.8% of the role's time · $146M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.6% of the role's time · $113M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Write algorithms or programming code for ad hoc robotic applications.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.5% of the role's time · $97.1M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Verify energy bills and meter readings.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.4% of the role's time · $77.3M · all three pass it

Does not pass

  • Create or maintain wind farm layouts, schematics, or other visual documentation for wind farms.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $304M

  • Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $300M

  • Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $291M

  • Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $288M

  • Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $260M

  • Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.

    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 · $254M

  • Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $241M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $234M

  • Investigate experimental wind turbines or wind turbine technologies for properties such as aerodynamics, production, noise, and load.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $229M

  • Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $229M

  • Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $229M

  • Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $228M

  • Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $219M

  • Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, or others, using knowledge of chemical, analytical, or biological processes as applied to micro and nanoscale systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $213M

  • Create models to optimize the layout of wind farm access roads, crane pads, crane paths, collection systems, substations, switchyards, or transmission lines.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $211M

  • Recommend process or infrastructure changes to improve wind turbine performance, reduce operational costs, or comply with regulations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $207M

  • Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $203M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $203M

  • Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $199M

  • Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $196M

  • Provide engineering technical support to designers of prototype wind turbines.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $184M

  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $182M

  • Supervise technologists, technicians, or other engineers.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $180M

  • Maintain technical project files.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $176M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $174M

  • Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $173M

  • Provide technical support for robotic systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $171M

  • Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $170M

  • Oversee the work activities of wind farm consultants or subcontractors.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $169M

  • Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $164M · waiting on a check

  • Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $159M

  • Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $153M

  • Conduct research related to a range of nanotechnology topics, such as packaging, heat transfer, fluorescence detection, nanoparticle dispersion, hybrid systems, liquid systems, nanocomposites, nanofabrication, optoelectronics, or nanolithography.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $152M

  • Analyze system performance or operational requirements.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $149M

  • Conduct research on new photonics technologies.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $141M

  • Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $140M

  • Develop specifications for wind technology components, such as gearboxes, blades, generators, frequency converters, or pad transformers.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $140M

  • Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $137M

  • Refine final microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) design to optimize design for target dimensions, physical tolerances, or processing constraints.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.7% of the role's time · $132M

  • Develop active control algorithms, electronics, software, electromechanical, or electrohydraulic systems for wind turbines.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.7% of the role's time · $130M

  • Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $130M

  • Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $129M

  • Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.

    an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 0.7% of the role's time · $126M

  • Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $126M

  • Monitor wind farm construction to ensure compliance with regulatory standards or environmental requirements.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $126M

  • Provide technical guidance or support to customers on topics such as nanosystem start-up, maintenance, or use.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $123M

  • Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $121M

  • Design gas lasers, solid state lasers, infrared, or other light emitting or light sensitive devices.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.7% of the role's time · $120M

  • Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $119M

  • Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designs, using simulation or modeling software.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $118M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $118M

  • Engineer production processes for specific nanotechnology applications, such as electroplating, nanofabrication, or epoxy.

    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 · $115M

  • Document photonics system or component design processes, including objectives, issues, or outcomes.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $115M · waiting on a check

  • Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components or packaged assemblies consistent with process, functional, or package constraints.

    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 · $112M

  • Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $111M

  • Test wind turbine components, using mechanical or electronic testing equipment.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $111M

  • Design software to control robotic systems for applications, such as military defense or manufacturing.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 0.6% of the role's time · $108M

  • Analyze operation of wind farms or wind farm components to determine reliability, performance, and compliance with specifications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $106M

  • Create or maintain photonic design histories.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $105M · waiting on a check

  • Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $105M

  • Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $104M

  • Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $102M

  • Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $101M

  • Monitor and analyze energy consumption.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $101M

  • Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $99.7M

  • Test wind turbine equipment to determine effects of stress or fatigue.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $99.4M

  • Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $96.8M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic systems or system capabilities.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $95.3M

  • Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $94.0M

  • Generate high-resolution images or measure force-distance curves, using techniques such as atomic force microscopy.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $93.5M

  • Implement or test design solutions.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $92.0M

  • Evaluate robotic systems or prototypes.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $90.4M

  • Train operators, engineers, or other personnel.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $89.4M

  • Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $87.0M

  • Document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $86.3M · waiting on a check

  • Communicate operating characteristics or performance experience to other engineers or designers for training or new product development purposes.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $86.1M

  • Direct the implementation of energy management projects.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $84.8M

  • Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $84.7M

  • Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $83.9M

  • Perform thermal, stress, or cost reduction analyses for solar systems.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $83.6M

  • Evaluate materials, fabrication methods, joining methods, surface treatments, or packaging to ensure acceptable processing, performance, cost, sustainability, or availability.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $81.1M

  • Develop formal documentation for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, including quality assurance guidance, quality control protocols, process control checklists, data collection, or reporting.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $80.4M

  • Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $80.0M

  • Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $79.9M

  • Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $79.8M

  • Demonstrate miniaturized systems that contain components, such as microsensors, microactuators, or integrated electronic circuits, fabricated on silicon or silicon carbide wafers.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $79.0M

  • Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $78.7M

  • Develop processes or identify equipment needed for pilot or commercial nanoscale scale production.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $77.5M

  • Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $77.4M

  • Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $76.8M

  • Test or evaluate photovoltaic (PV) cells or modules.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $75.0M

  • Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $74.4M

  • Design robotic systems, such as automatic vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision, or telematics systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $74.2M

  • Write reports or proposals related to photonics research or development projects.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $73.7M · waiting on a check

  • Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $73.0M

  • Design or engineer nanomaterials, nanodevices, nano-enabled products, or nanosystems, using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $73.0M

  • Manage the development, design, or construction of energy conservation projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and time lines, conformance to federal and state laws, or adherence to approved specifications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $72.6M

  • Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $72.3M

  • Conduct or oversee the conduct of prototype development or microfabrication activities to ensure compliance to specifications and promote effective production processes.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $70.8M

  • Conduct harsh environmental testing, accelerated aging, device characterization, or field trials to validate devices, using inspection tools, testing protocols, peripheral instrumentation, or modeling and simulation software.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $70.4M

  • Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $70.2M · waiting on a check

  • Conduct experimental or virtual studies to investigate characteristics and processing principles of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $67.3M

  • Consider environmental issues when proposing product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $67.3M

  • Design or develop energy products using nanomaterials or nanoprocesses, such as micro-nano machining.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $67.3M

  • Design or develop industrial air quality microsystems, such as carbon dioxide fixing devices.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $67.3M

  • Design or develop sensors to reduce the energy or resource requirements to operate appliances, such as washing machines or dishwashing machines.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $67.3M

  • Design sensors or switches that require little or no power to operate for environmental monitoring or industrial metering applications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $67.3M

  • Research or develop emerging microelectromechanical (MEMS) systems to convert nontraditional energy sources into power, such as ambient energy harvesters that convert environmental vibrations into usable energy.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $67.3M

  • Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $64.8M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $64.3M

  • Design nanosystems with components such as nanocatalysts or nanofiltration devices to clean specific pollutants from hazardous waste sites.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $64.2M

  • Identify new applications for existing nanotechnologies.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $64.2M

  • Analyze, fabricate, or test fiber-optic links.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $63.6M

  • Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $63.2M

  • Develop catalysis or other green chemistry methods to synthesize nanomaterials, such as nanotubes, nanocrystals, nanorods, or nanowires.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $63.0M

  • Develop or validate specialized materials characterization procedures, such as thermal withstand, fatigue, notch sensitivity, abrasion, or hardness tests.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $62.4M

  • Develop or file intellectual property and patent disclosure or application documents related to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, products, or systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.3% of the role's time · $61.9M

  • Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $61.8M

  • Propose product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, considering market data or customer requirements.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $61.5M

  • Design automated robotic systems to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations, such as automated ribonucleic acid (RNA) analysis or sorting, moving, or stacking production materials.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.3% of the role's time · $61.3M

  • Design nano-enabled products with reduced toxicity, increased durability, or improved 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 · 0.3% of the role's time · $60.7M

  • Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $60.0M

  • Oversee or provide expertise on manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $59.4M

  • Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $59.4M

  • Coordinate or supervise the work of suppliers or vendors in the designing, building, or testing of nanosystem devices, such as lenses or probes.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $59.3M

  • Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of robotic mechanisms, components, or systems, such as planetary rovers, multiple mobile robots, reconfigurable robots, or man-machine interactions.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $59.2M

  • Devise microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) production methods, such as integrated circuit fabrication, lithographic electroform modeling, or micromachining.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.3% of the role's time · $59.0M

  • Apply nanotechnology to improve the performance or reduce the environmental impact of energy products, such as fuel cells or solar cells.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $58.7M

  • Write reports to document wind farm collector system test results.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $57.9M · waiting on a check

  • Develop or validate product-specific test protocols, acceptance thresholds, or inspection tools for quality control testing or performance measurement.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $57.8M

  • Direct balance of plant (BOP) construction, generator installation, testing, commissioning, or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to ensure compliance with specifications.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $57.5M

  • Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $56.5M

  • Develop customer documentation, such as performance specifications, training manuals, or operating instructions.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $56.4M

  • Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $55.6M

  • Design end-of-arm tooling.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $54.3M

  • Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $54.2M

  • Identify, procure, or develop test equipment, instrumentation, or facilities for characterization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) applications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $53.6M

  • Make system device lists or event timing charts.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $53.0M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Validate fabrication processes for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), using statistical process control implementation, virtual process simulations, data mining, or life testing.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.3% of the role's time · $52.4M

  • Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $52.4M

  • Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $52.1M

  • Develop or implement microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processing tools, fixtures, gages, dies, molds, or trays.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $49.4M

  • Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.3% of the role's time · $49.3M

  • Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $49.2M

  • Oversee operation of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication or assembly equipment, such as handling, singulation, assembly, wire-bonding, soldering, or package sealing.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $45.9M

  • Design photonics products, such as light sources, displays, or photovoltaics, to achieve increased 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 · 0.2% of the role's time · $43.4M

  • Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $41.9M

  • Design or program robotics systems for environmental clean-up applications to minimize human exposure to toxic or hazardous materials or to improve the quality or speed of clean-up operations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $41.6M

  • Perform root cause analysis on wind turbine tower component failures.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $41.0M

  • Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.2% of the role's time · $40.0M

  • Manage new product introduction projects to ensure effective deployment of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices or applications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $38.2M

  • Conduct acceptance tests, vendor-qualification protocols, surveys, audits, corrective-action reviews, or performance monitoring of incoming materials or components to ensure conformance to specifications.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $37.9M

  • Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $36.1M

  • Design nanoparticle catalysts to detect or remove chemical or other pollutants from water, soil, or air.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $35.1M

  • Create embedded software design programs.

    reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 0.2% of the role's time · $33.2M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.2% of the role's time · $33.0M

  • Reengineer nanomaterials to improve biodegradability.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $28.5M

  • Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $28.0M

  • Design robotics applications for manufacturers of green products, such as wind turbines or solar panels, to increase production time, eliminate waste, or reduce costs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.1% of the role's time · $26.6M

  • Develop laser-processed designs, such as laser-cut medical devices.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.1% of the role's time · $26.4M

  • Develop green building nanocoatings, such as self-cleaning, anti-stain, depolluting, anti-fogging, anti-icing, antimicrobial, moisture-resistant, or ultraviolet protectant coatings.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $25.2M

  • Integrate nanotechnology with antimicrobial properties into products, such as household or medical appliances, to reduce the development of bacteria or other microbes.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $23.6M

  • Develop photonics sensing or manufacturing technologies to improve the efficiency of manufacturing or related processes.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.1% of the role's time · $23.3M

  • Design or redesign optical fibers to minimize energy loss.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.1% of the role's time · $23.1M

  • Prepare nanotechnology-related invention disclosures or patent applications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.1% of the role's time · $23.0M

  • Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.1% of the role's time · $22.6M

  • Automate assays on laboratory robotics.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $17.0M

  • Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.1% of the role's time · $16.7M

  • Design solar energy photonics or other materials or devices to generate energy.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.1% of the role's time · $15.4M

  • Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $13.6M

  • Design laser machining equipment for purposes such as high-speed ablation.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.1% of the role's time · $12.2M

  • Design or develop new crystals for photonics applications.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $10.1M

  • Design or develop vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.0% of the role's time · $2.8M

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