The engineers algorithm is a simple set of instructions on what to do in a certain situation. For example if something is not ment to move but it is moving use duct tape. If it is still moving you have not used enough duct tape. On the other hand if something is ment to move but it isn't moving, use WD40. If it is still not moving used more WD40 and continuously hit it with a hammer until it moves.
Person 1: " I don't know why this isn't working, any ideas".
Person 2: " are you talking about your wife not getting out of bed or the bearing seizing up. Use the engineers algorithm for the bearing. And promise me you won't drown your wife with WD40 and hit her with a hammer."