Automation index
How much of a Automation engineer’s job can AI already do?
A PLC and a SCADA come earlier. Leaving the plant in auto without it tripping do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Automation engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#159 / 623
View rankingAutomation engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
PLC, SCADA and the interlock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Panel, loops and the lying sensor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
FAT, SAT and commissioning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Recipes, batches and the product change.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The shift, the alarm and not bypassing the interlock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it does not trip, and documenting the program.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- program PLCs
- SCADA
- interlocks
- control loops
- FAT SAT
- commissioning
- plant alarms
- automation panels
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-3024.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149
IS WORK OVER?
Aerial technician
18%
#542 / 623
View rankingAerial technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Bookings, levels and install logs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Roof, mast, cable and outlet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Configure, tune and explain to the neighbour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Community, porter and access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Faults, building ICT and fibre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not falling and not leaving a building without the match.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Bookings, levels and install logs
- Roof, mast, cable and outlet
- Community, porter and access
- Faults, building ICT and fibre
- antenista
- instalador de antenas
- aerial technician
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 7422