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?
Air cargo agent
27%
#129 / 623
View rankingAir cargo agent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
AWB, weight and the flight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Acceptance, screening and what cannot fly.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
ULD, build-up and the cut-off.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Customs, transits and the one that misses the flight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the urgent and not overbooking the hold.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Board on time, and not leaving it on the ramp.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
- AWB
- cargo screening
- ULD
- cut-off
- build-up
- air transits
- weight and volume
- the hold
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3331