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 / 633

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?

24%

#275 / 633

CNC machinist

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
Program, simulate and document the cycle. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	45%	+9
Work orders, paper metrology and batches. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Set up, set zeros and start. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	14%	+2.8
Measure, adjust and not break a tool. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Maintenance, swarf and safety. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Talk to engineering when the drawing lies. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	15%	+2.1
Total	100%		24%

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