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?
Forklift operator
17%
#577 / 623
View rankingForklift operator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Notes, locations and picking routes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Drive, lift and stack.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Loads, centres of gravity and aisles.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Shift, radio and dock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Logs, incidents and counts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Not hitting anyone or a pallet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Notes, locations and picking routes
- Drive, lift and stack
- Loads, centres of gravity and aisles
- Shift, radio and dock
- Logs, incidents and counts
- Not hitting anyone or a pallet
- carretillero
- carretilla
- forklift
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-7051.00· ESCO/ISCO 8344