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?
Driving examiner
21%
#412 / 623
View rankingDriving examiner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Route, card and the day’s draw.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
The test, the serious fault and the one who panics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Pass or not, the report and not arguing hot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Driving school, the car and the instructor on the kerb.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rain, traffic and the same standard.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
A fair pass, and not giving the licence away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- test routes
- serious faults
- driving pass
- test reports
- one standard
- driving schools
- candidate nerves
- the licence
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1041.00· ESCO/ISCO 3359