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 / 633
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?
Dermatologist
23%
#293 / 633
View rankingDermatologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Review photos, history and a first differential.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Clinic, dermoscopy and biopsy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Explain, treat and follow doubtful lesions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Reports, prescriptions and pathology notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Minor surgery, cryotherapy and dressings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Diary, team and not missing a melanoma.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Clinic, dermoscopy and biopsy
- Explain, treat and follow doubtful lesions
- Reports, prescriptions and pathology notes
- Minor surgery, cryotherapy and dressings
- Diary, team and not missing a melanoma
- dermatologo
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1213.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212