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Determine causes of operational problems or failures

AI can suggest likely causes and a diagnostic order to try. Hands-on testing and the final fix are yours.

Part of Diagnose system or equipment problems, under the O*NET work activity group Making Decisions and Solving Problems. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 6 AI-assist, 1 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.AI-assist Manufacturing Engineers
• Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.AI-assist Chemical Engineers
• Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.AI-assist Robotics Technicians
• Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.AI-assist Transportation Planners
• Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.AI-assist Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Determine root causes of failures or recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods, using statistical procedures.AI-assist Manufacturing Engineers
• Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.Stays human Manufacturing Engineers