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?

27%

AI can already do 27% of this job.

#159 / 623

Automation engineer

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Panel, loops and the lying sensor. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
FAT, SAT and commissioning. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Recipes, batches and the product change. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The shift, the alarm and not bypassing the interlock. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
That it does not trip, and documenting the program. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

20%

#442 / 623

Chief executive

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
Reports, dashboards and board notes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	42%	+7.6
Prep committees, agendas and follow-ups. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Decide strategy, investment and cuts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Lead the exec team and conflicts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	10%	+1.8
Talk to investors, unions and press. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Represent the company and own the miss. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	15%	+2.1
Total	100%		20%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low