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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Executive chef
19%
#480 / 623
View rankingExecutive chef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Menus, dish sheets and food cost.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 38% | +6.8 |
Orders, suppliers and waste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Pass, plating and service pace.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 10% | +2 |
Lead the brigade, shifts and conflicts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Cook on the line and correct doneness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Hygiene, audits and the house’s name.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
- cook
- mise en place
- dishes
- bake
- Menus, dish sheets and food cost
- Orders, suppliers and waste
- Pass, plating and service pace
- Lead the brigade, shifts and conflicts
- Cook on the line and correct doneness
- Hygiene, audits and the house’s name
Sources for this job· O*NET 35-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3434