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?
Animal breeder
21%
#408 / 623
View rankingAnimal breeder
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Lines, seasons and the mating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Birth, litter and the one that will not feed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Health, vaccines and the breed standard.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Home, the contract and the one that is not for that.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The fashion, the demand and not over-breeding.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
A healthy litter, and not placing with just anyone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- breeding lines
- seasons
- litters
- breed standard
- placement contracts
- litter vaccines
- births
- not over-breed
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 6121