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.
#172 / 733
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?
Duty solicitor
22%
#399 / 733
View rankingDuty solicitor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Appointment, the court and the deadline.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Cells, the statement and actually reading it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Duty, the small hours and the one who does not understand.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Hearing, the judge and not staying quiet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The bar, the fee and not dropping the case.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Get there, and not wrapping it in ten minutes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- duty scheme
- appointments
- cells
- duty nights
- fees
- statements
- duty court
- not drop the case
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611