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?
Health inspector
24%
#268 / 623
View rankingHealth inspector
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, HACCP and the premises history.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Kitchen, workshop or farm and what is behind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Minutes, holds and pulling the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Outbreaks, samples and the lab.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The precautionary closure and the one who kicks off.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That nobody gets ill, and signing the minute.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- inspect workshops
- HACCP
- hold batches
- close premises
- take samples
- food outbreaks
- health minutes
- food hygiene
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-5012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2263