The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.
Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.
The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.
All 17 detailed work activities O*NET records for Computer Hardware Engineers, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Update technical knowledge | 16 |
| Prepare procedural documents | 15 |
| Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation | 11 |
| Determine operational criteria or specifications | 9 |
| Create physical models or prototypes | 8 |
| Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems | 5 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance | 21 |
| Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans | 21 |
| Advise customers on the use of products or services | 20 |
| Provide technical guidance to other personnel | 15 |
| Monitor processes for compliance with standards | 11 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment | 30 |
| Train personnel on proper operational procedures | 25 |
| Supervise engineering or other technical personnel | 20 |
| Assemble equipment or components | 9 |
| Select project materials | 7 |
| Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes | 6 |