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Will AI replace engine and other machine assemblers?AI replacement risk 27% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$53,710
25th–75th pct. $45,230–$74,920
Top pay (est.)
$101,100
Top 10% $77,750
Pay in 5 years
$60,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$67,900est.
$58,400–$78,800
Outlook score
33/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
27%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−17.0%
2,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Engine and Other Machine Assemblers? AI replacement risk

27%
Low
Ranked #217 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Key skills

Quality Control Analysis
3.2
Operations Monitoring
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Monitoring
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Operation and Control
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.7
Customer and Personal Service
3.8
Production and Processing
3.8
Education and Training
3.3
Engineering and Technology
3.1
Administration and Management
2.9
Mathematics
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.7

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

VisualizationMultilimb CoordinationFinger DexterityManual DexterityControl PrecisionNear Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma
64%
Post-secondary certificate
13%
Less than high school
11%
Master's degree
7%
Some college
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
33%
1–3 months
19%
Up to 1 month
15%
1–2 years
12%
6–12 months
10%
3–6 months
9%

Related work experience

6–12 months
24%
None
21%
1–2 years
14%
Over 10 years
11%
8–10 years
7%
Up to 1 month
7%
1–3 months
7%
2–4 years
4%
4–6 years
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.