Takeover Tracker

28%medium risk
Ship Engineers
vs

63 shared · 22 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricShip EngineersAutomotive Specialty Technicians
Risk Score28.0%18.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile30th5th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$101,320$49,670
Employment9K689K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Transportation
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Analyzing Data or Information
Thinking Creatively
Written Comprehension
Interacting With Computers
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
Speech Clarity

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Ship Engineers

30%

total discount

Automotive Specialty Technicians

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Ship Engineers

6 of 15 at risk
87%Record orders for changes in ship speed or direction and note gauge readings or test data, such as revolutions per minute or voltage output, in engineering logs or bellbooks.
86%Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
86%Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
85%Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts, maintain inventories, and record usage of supplies.
77%Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed.

Automotive Specialty Technicians

4 of 15 at risk
74%Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
59%Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
55%Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
53%Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
45%Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.

Wage Comparison

Automotive Specialty Technicians earns -$51,650(-51%) vs Ship Engineers
Ship EngineersAutomotive Specialty Technicians
10th
$56,620$33,660
25th
$71,720$38,140
Median
$101,320$49,670
75th
$130,380$65,660
90th
$162,370$80,850

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