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?
Bank teller
28%
#85 / 623
View rankingBank teller
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Deposits, withdrawals, transfers and cashing up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Serve the window, identify the customer and manage queues.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Sell simple products and update records.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Spot irregularities, notes and doubtful operations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Balance the till, audits and hand over to treasury.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Rules, cash and liability for the window.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- count cash
- serve the teller window
- take deposits
- balance the till
- identify customers
- spot fake notes
- sell bank products
- cash audit
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-3071.00· ESCO/ISCO 4211