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category = "Computer aided design CAD software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Intellisense Intellisuite"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Mathsoft Mathcad"
category = "Computer aided design CAD software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "MSC Software Adams"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "National Instruments LabVIEW"
category = "Development environment software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "ProModel"
category = "Process mapping and design software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "PTC Creo Parametric"
category = "Computer aided design CAD software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "PTC Pro/ENGINEER Mechanica"
category = "Computer aided design CAD software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Robotic control software"
category = "Industrial control software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Soft Servo Systems LadderWorks PLC"
category = "Industrial control software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Spectral Dynamics Star Acoustics"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Spectral Dynamics Star Modal"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Stereolithography SLA rapid prototyping systems"
category = "Computer aided manufacturing CAM software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

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name = "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams"
value = 4.71

[[workContext]]
name = "Contact With Others"
value = 4.56

[[workContext]]
name = "E-Mail"
value = 4.54

[[workContext]]
name = "Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets"
value = 4.34

[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
value = 4.32

[[workContext]]
name = "Indoors, Environmentally Controlled"
value = 4.28

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Being Exact or Accurate"
value = 4.17

[[workContext]]
name = "Time Pressure"
value = 4.08

[[workContext]]
name = "Freedom to Make Decisions"
value = 4.04

[[workContext]]
name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
value = 4.02

[[workContext]]
name = "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results"
value = 3.91

[[workContext]]
name = "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals"
value = 3.88

[[workContext]]
name = "Consequence of Error"
value = 3.85

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable"
value = 3.77

[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
value = 3.76

[[workContext]]
name = "Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers"
value = 3.74

[[workContext]]
name = "Physical Proximity"
value = 3.73

[[workContext]]
name = "Health and Safety of Other Workers"
value = 3.69

[[workContext]]
name = "Frequency of Decision Making"
value = 3.6

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Equipment"
value = 3.54

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 3.27

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Repeating Same Tasks"
value = 3.27

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Standing"
value = 3.25

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Contaminants"
value = 3.24

[[workContext]]
name = "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General"
value = 3.14

[[workContext]]
name = "Written Letters and Memos"
value = 3.1

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Sitting"
value = 3.1

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Conditions"
value = 3.07

[[workContext]]
name = "Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled"
value = 2.95

[[workContext]]
name = "Level of Competition"
value = 2.93

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Walking or Running"
value = 2.81

[[workContext]]
name = "Conflict Situations"
value = 2.77

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People"
value = 2.76

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions"
value = 2.7

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures"
value = 2.69

[[workContext]]
name = "Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment"
value = 2.63

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions"
value = 2.59

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings"
value = 2.56

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions"
value = 2.53

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body"
value = 2.22

[[personFit]]
name = "Engineering"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.78

[[personFit]]
name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 6.26

[[personFit]]
name = "Mechanics/Electronics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.19

[[personFit]]
name = "Investigative"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 5.37

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.76

[[personFit]]
name = "Mathematics/Statistics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.52

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.46

[[personFit]]
name = "Attention to Detail"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.67

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.47

[[personFit]]
name = "Information Technology"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.46

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical/Manual Labor"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.38

[[personFit]]
name = "Construction/Woodwork"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.22

[[personFit]]
name = "Artistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.19

[[personFit]]
name = "Transportation/Machine Operation"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.01

[[personFit]]
name = "Cautiousness"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.96

[[personFit]]
name = "Innovation"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.94

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3028.00"
slug = "role-17-3028-00"
title = "Calibration Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3023.00"
slug = "role-17-3023-00"
title = "Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3021.00"
slug = "role-17-3021-00"
title = "Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3024.01"
slug = "role-17-3024-01"
title = "Robotics Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3026.00"
slug = "role-17-3026-00"
title = "Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3013.00"
slug = "role-17-3013-00"
title = "Mechanical Drafters"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3027.01"
slug = "role-17-3027-01"
title = "Automotive Engineering Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3029.08"
slug = "role-17-3029-08"
title = "Photonics Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3022.00"
slug = "role-17-3022-00"
title = "Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3026.01"
slug = "role-17-3026-01"
title = "Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-2141.00"
slug = "role-17-2141-00"
title = "Mechanical Engineers"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-2199.05"
slug = "role-17-2199-05"
title = "Mechatronics Engineers"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[careerClusters]]
cluster = "Advanced Manufacturing"
slug = "advanced-manufacturing"

[[careerClusters]]
cluster = "Supply Chain & Transportation"
slug = "supply-chain-transportation"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians"
slug = "engineering-engineering-related-technologies-technicians"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "frey_osborne"
label = "Computerization probability"
score = 0.38
scale = "0-1 probability"
release = "2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_aioe"
label = "AI occupational exposure"
score = -0.1192367
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_image_generation_aioe"
label = "Image generation occupational exposure"
score = 0.2558563
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_language_modeling_aioe"
label = "Language modeling occupational exposure"
score = -0.273681
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"
