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?
Harbour pilot
20%
#460 / 623
View rankingHarbour pilot
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Chart, draught and the manoeuvre plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Board, conning and the tug.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Wind, current and coming alongside.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Pilotage, the master and not fighting the bridge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Fog, the closure and the yes or no to enter.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Get it in whole, and not scraping the bottom.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- pilotage
- conning
- draughts
- tugs
- come alongside
- charts
- beam wind
- the basin
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-5021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3152