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.
#161 / 653
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?
Educational psychologist
22%
#385 / 653
View rankingEducational psychologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment, tests and the report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Classroom, the teacher and what actually happens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Family, the pushback and not blaming.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Adjustment, the resource and fighting for the place.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Staff, the label and not hanging it extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Change the classroom, and not labelling.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
- needs reports
- curriculum adjustments
- psychopedagogical assessment
- the classroom
- staff meeting
- SEN resources
- the family
- not label
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2634