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
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Dance teacher
19%
#525 / 623
View rankingDance teacher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Routine, count and the level.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Barre, centre and the one who locks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Correct, the body and not forcing the hip.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Show, costume and the one who is late.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Parents, the grade and not humiliating in public.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
No injury, and a clean step.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- barre
- centre
- routines
- count
- dance shows
- hip
- levels
- correct the body
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2355